Float Pool RN IV MedSurgTele

Overview

Requisition  
• Department:
Nursing Administration
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Location:

Escondido, California;
Poway, California
• Salary Range: 61.55 - 85.04
• Hours Per

Shift: 12
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72

Description

Position at Palomar Health. Posting Date: 1/20/2026. Internal Closing Date: 1/26/2026.

Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

• The Float Pool RN Med Surg Tele is an experienced clinical nurse hired into the float pool to work within defined clusters where acutely ill or injured patients are hospitalized across the Health System.
• This position may float to Medical Acute, Surgical Acute, Telemetry, Acute Rehab and Post Partum based upon skills, experience, and competencies.
• Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.
• Accountable for coordinating the plan of care with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing professional and supervisory discretion, independent decision making, and critical judgment.
• Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.
• Responsible for observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and participation in patient handling as needed.
• Speak and read English at a level sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and computer skills (MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail).
• Proficient use of Windows computer operations required within the first two weeks of employment to perform essential job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned and follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Preferred Experience: 3+ years experience as a Registered Nurse
• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: Certification in specialty area of practice or role
• Required License: Current CA RN License
• Preferred License: Not Applicable

Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.