Registered Nurse Float Pool Critical Care

Company: St. David's Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at St. David's Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Registered Nurse Float Pool you can be a part of change. Benefits St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse Float Pool. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the House Supervisor, according to hospital policies and procedures, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for her/his assigned patients. What qualifications you will need: Experience Required (Minimum amount of specialty related experience which is required to perform the role at this level. Note in other additional specific exp. Other required experience: 2 years minimum recent experience in two areas of hospital nursing patient care. 1-3 years 3-7 years Education Required (Minimum formal academic training which typically provides the knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance. Note no other if experience may be submitted.) High School Graduate Equivalent Alternate Entry MSN Program Associate degree Major: Technical Training Bachelor’s Degree Major: Other as Noted: Master’s Degree Major: If not required, education preferred: Other Degree Major: Completion of or actively pursuing an MSN degree *Required associate degree in Nursing any hires after 05/01/2020. Bachelor’s degree preferred 1. Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation. FT/PT/PRN colleagues with a compact license from a state other than Texas must: - apply for Texas RN license within 60 days from hire, - obtain current TX RN license within 6 months of application for TX RN license. Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) Required within 90 days Required within 6 months Required __See above__ 1. Current BLS certification per St. David’s Healthcare Policy Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) Required within 30 days Required within 6 months Required _________ 1. Annual NIHSS certification per St. David’s Healthcare Policy Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) Required within 30 days Required within 6 months Required _________ 1. Current ACLS/ALS for Healthcare Providers per St. David’s Healthcare Policy Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) Required within 90 days Required within 6 months Required _________ All Registered Nurses caring for stroke patients will be required to: 1) maintain annual NIHSS per department direction 2) maintain 8 hours of stroke education per year as per department direction 3) must complete the mandatory stroke core measure module on health stream per Department direction. Preferred: Certification in area of specialty. St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center. St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Float Pool opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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