Float Pool RN IV MedSurgTele

Requisition  Department Nursing Administration Location Poway, California Escondido, California Union CNA Salary Range 62.07 - 85.79 Hours Per Shift 12 Hours Per Pay Period 72

Position at Palomar Health

Posting Date: 3/09/2026

Internal Closing Date: 3/13/2026

• 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‑Surgical and Telemetry levels of care, including Poway Med Surg Tele and ED boarding 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 both 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.

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e‑mail).

Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. 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: Registered Nurse with 3 years of clinical experience in telemetry, including telemetry experience within the past 12 months

Preferred Experience: Registered Nurse with 3+ years of clinical experience in telemetry, including telemetry experience within the past 12 months

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

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