Job Description Make a Difference Every Single Day! Enjoy the flexibility of being a float-pool nurse while growing your career at Cedars-Sinai. Do you want to be a part of something greater? To get exposure to many different clinical areas while making a positive impact on the lives of a diverse patient population? At Cedars-Sinai, you'll learn from dedicated healthcare professionals every single day and work in advanced technologically facilities to do something incredible for yourself and for…
others. It?s just one of the many reasons we?ve achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence and why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals! Supporting multiple specialty units increases your nursing skills and increases your earnings. It's a win-win-win - Cedars-Sinai acquires flexibility to satisfy patient load, you can earn more money, and our patients benefit from highly educated staff with interdisciplinary experience. Per Diem Career Float Pool RNs may float within one or more of the following specialty clusters: Adult ICU/PACU Adult Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, and Progressive Care (PCU) Women's Services NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics Emergency Services Each per diem Career Float Pool RN is assigned a Tier Status based on the number of specialty clusters in which they maintain competency. Tier assignment reflects the breadth of clinical areas the RN is qualified to support. Make an Impact Every Day Every shift provides an opportunity to make a lasting difference. Whether supporting patients during life's most challenging moments or helping colleagues succeed through teamwork and collaboration, your expertise and compassion will be felt throughout the organization. Why Cedars-Sinai? Cedars-Sinai offers more than competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented professionals from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver the highest standard of patient care. Our culture encourages innovation, professional development, and continuous learning. As a per diem Career Float Registered Nurse, You Will: Advocate for patients by ensuring every voice is heard, respected, and represented in clinical decision-making. Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care across multiple specialty settings. Maintain a broad clinical perspective while understanding nursing's evolving role within today's healthcare environment. Demonstrate courage and professionalism by advocating for patients, colleagues, and quality care, even in challenging situations. Value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment built on respect and collaboration. Promote continuity and quality of care with the needs of patients, families, and support systems at the forefront. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams while serving as a clinical resource and consultant. Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting positive change at the unit, departmental, and organizational levels. Apply strong clinical judgment to deliver efficient, high-quality care while maximizing available resources. Continuously expand your clinical knowledge and professional skills through ongoing learning and development. Qualifications Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. License/Certification Requirements: California State RN License required American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for RNs floated to Medical, PICU, ICU, PCU, Tele, L&D, MFCU, PreOp PACU/OSU, ED and Cardiac. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for RNs floated to NICU, L&D and Post Partum. Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required for RNs floated to PEDs, NICU, ED, PreOp PACU/OSU. (Expiration dates for ACLS, NRP and PALS certifications need be 60 days or more from the hire date). For RN III: Specialty certification is required upon hire. Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty. Note: (minimum 2 years recent acute RN experience for RN II) Experience in two or more of the Career Float Pool specialty clusters listed above. Per Diem staff must consistently meet the following work requirements: A minimum of 2 days per pay period to include 3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule Per Diem staff working 144 or more hours per time schedule will work a minimum of four (4) weekend shifts per schedule. Be available to work two (2) of the six national holidays one must include Christmas or New Year's. Holiday commitments will include the holiday eves as the day. Be available to rotate shifts as needed.
