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RN Float Pool roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the nursing SOC codes DOL recognizes, making them eligible for employer-sponsored petitions. Health systems filing LCAs for float pool nurses must meet prevailing wage requirements across every unit you rotate through, so your offer letter and LCA scope both matter before you sign.
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If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH Clinical Coordinator Staff
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$35.00 - $43.75
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time.
The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
The Float Pool RN at Monument Health System is designed to fill workforce gaps in short or long-term assignments. The Float Pool RN supports multiple Nursing Departments filling a vital role utilizing the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes and receives guidance/supervision based on leader- and self-assessment of opportunities for skill enhancement. The Float Pool RN provides a high-level of clinical nursing care to assigned patients, performing related assessments, procedures and treatments, evaluations, patient care plan development/revisions, and education to patient and/or family.
The Float Pool RN will be an active contributor in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Float Pool Nurse utilizes and applies the ANA Nursing Process (2010) across multiple patient care settings to perform the following functions:
- Provides holistic care for patients and families with a wide range of conditions.
- Provide age specific care to assigned patients across the lifespan.
- Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide a high level of nursing care across multiple specialty units to which assigned.
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
- Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
- Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
- Incorporates the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care.
- Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
- Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
- Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
The Float Pool Nurse follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):
- Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
- Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
- Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
- Integrates research findings into practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
- Will provide training, education, and precepting of nursing students.
- Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
- Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health. Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
- Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:
- Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
- Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
- Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
JOB CATEGORY
Nursing
JOB FAMILY
Acute Nursing
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
RCH Clinical Coordinator Staff
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$35.00 - $43.75
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time.
The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
The Float Pool RN at Monument Health System is designed to fill workforce gaps in short or long-term assignments. The Float Pool RN supports multiple Nursing Departments filling a vital role utilizing the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes and receives guidance/supervision based on leader- and self-assessment of opportunities for skill enhancement. The Float Pool RN provides a high-level of clinical nursing care to assigned patients, performing related assessments, procedures and treatments, evaluations, patient care plan development/revisions, and education to patient and/or family.
The Float Pool RN will be an active contributor in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Float Pool Nurse utilizes and applies the ANA Nursing Process (2010) across multiple patient care settings to perform the following functions:
- Provides holistic care for patients and families with a wide range of conditions.
- Provide age specific care to assigned patients across the lifespan.
- Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide a high level of nursing care across multiple specialty units to which assigned.
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
- Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
- Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
- Incorporates the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care.
- Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
- Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
- Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
The Float Pool Nurse follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):
- Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
- Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
- Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
- Integrates research findings into practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
- Will provide training, education, and precepting of nursing students.
- Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
- Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health. Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
- Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:
- Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
- Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
- Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
JOB CATEGORY
Nursing
JOB FAMILY
Acute Nursing
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in RN Float Pool
Verify your credentials before applying
USCIS requires a current, unrestricted RN license in the state where you'll work. Float pool roles often span multiple units, so confirm your license covers all care settings listed in the job posting before submitting any application.
Check LCA scope against your float assignments
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must reflect every work location where you'll float. If you rotate to facilities outside the original LCA coverage area, DOL requires amended filings, which can delay your H-1B approval.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Float pool positions are posted broadly, but not every hiring hospital has H-1B filing history. Use Migrate Mate to filter for health systems with active LCA records for nursing roles so you're targeting employers already set up to sponsor.
Ask about cap-exempt facility affiliations
Hospitals affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or universities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt status means no lottery and year-round filing, which is a structural advantage worth asking about during early recruiter conversations.
Time your offer to the H-1B filing window
If your employer is cap-subject, petitions must be filed for an October 1 start date. Float pool positions filled mid-year for candidates needing H-1B sponsorship often can't start until the following fiscal year, so factor that into your job search timeline.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting
Float pool nurses frequently receive shift differentials and on-call pay that aren't always captured in the LCA wage. Cross-reference your base offer against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and geographic area to confirm DOL compliance before signing.
H-1B Visa RN Float Pool: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RN Float Pool role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes registered nursing as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field. Float pool roles that require an RN license and function at the clinical level consistently meet that standard, though your employer's attorney will document the specific degree requirement in the H-1B petition.
How does floating to multiple units or facilities affect my H-1B LCA?
Each location where you work must be covered by a certified Labor Condition Application. If your float pool assignment takes you to a facility outside your original LCA worksite, your employer must file an amended or new LCA before you work there. Gaps in LCA coverage can put your status at risk, so confirm your employer has a process for handling multi-site assignments before your start date.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for float pool nurses?
Large health systems, academic medical centers, and hospital networks with dedicated immigration compliance programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for float pool roles. Smaller community hospitals often lack the internal infrastructure to manage multi-site LCA filings. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for nursing positions in your target market.
Can I work in the float pool while my H-1B petition is pending?
If you're transferring from another H-1B employer and your new employer files a cap-exempt transfer petition before your current status expires, you're generally authorized to start work upon receipt notice under H-1B portability rules. If you're filing for the first time as a cap-subject candidate, you can't begin working until October 1 of the fiscal year for which your petition was approved.
What happens to my H-1B status if my float pool position is eliminated or my hours are cut?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer and the position described in the approved petition. If your role is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer or change status. A significant reduction in hours that drops you below the full-time threshold in your petition can also create a status issue, so notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately if your assignment structure changes.