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RN Float Pool positions in the United States are available to internationally trained nurses through the J-1 visa Exchange Visitor Program, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. Securing a host employer willing to coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor is the key step toward J-1 sponsorship for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
Job Description Summary:
Full Time - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Rotational weekends
Position Responsibilities
- Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.
- Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.
- Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.
- Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
- Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.
- Assess, monitor, and document patient response to chest tube management.
- Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.
- Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operatively.
- Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.
- Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.
- Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
- Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.
- Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.
- Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
- Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
- Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
- Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
- Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
- Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
- Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
- Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
- Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
- Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.
- Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
- Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.
- Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
- Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
- Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
- Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.
- Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
- Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.
- Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.
- Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.
- Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
- Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
- Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
- Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
- Collects PI data as assigned.
- Documents and charges supplies used daily.
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
- Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Education
- None
Experience
- Level I: Entry level.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
Job Description Summary:
Full Time - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Rotational weekends
Position Responsibilities
- Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.
- Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.
- Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.
- Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
- Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.
- Assess, monitor, and document patient response to chest tube management.
- Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.
- Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operatively.
- Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.
- Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.
- Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
- Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.
- Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.
- Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
- Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
- Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
- Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
- Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
- Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
- Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
- Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
- Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
- Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.
- Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
- Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.
- Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
- Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
- Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
- Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.
- Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
- Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.
- Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.
- Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.
- Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
- Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
- Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
- Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
- Collects PI data as assigned.
- Documents and charges supplies used daily.
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
- Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Education
- None
Experience
- Level I: Entry level.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in RN Float Pool
Verify your NCLEX and credential equivalency first
Before approaching any host employer, confirm your nursing credentials are recognized in the target state. Many states require CGFNS certification or a credentials evaluation before issuing a temporary RN license to international applicants.
Target health systems with established J-1 host agreements
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers are far more likely to have existing relationships with State Department-designated sponsors like ECFMG. Ask recruiters directly whether they've hosted J-1 exchange visitors in clinical roles before.
Distinguish the host employer from the visa sponsor
Your J-1 sponsor is a designated organization that issues your DS-2019, not your employer. The hospital or health system is your host. Clarify this split early so neither party is surprised by their separate compliance obligations during onboarding.
Search for J-1-aligned RN Float Pool roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find RN Float Pool openings at U.S. employers with documented exchange visitor hosting history. Filtering by visa type saves you from applying to positions where international credential sponsorship has never been arranged.
Confirm float pool scope matches your J-1 training objectives
A float pool assignment rotates you across multiple units, which must align with the approved training plan on your DS-2019. Make sure the departments covered match the clinical areas listed, since scope changes can trigger a program amendment.
Account for the two-year home residency requirement before filing
Many J-1 nurses are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement after program completion. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver through DOL or a U.S. government agency sponsorship before accepting an offer contingent on future H-1B visa conversion.
RN Float Pool J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to RN Float Pool roles?
Most internationally trained RNs pursuing float pool positions enter under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers professionals with relevant degrees and at least one year of post-degree work experience outside the United States. If your role is affiliated with an academic medical center and includes a structured clinical research component, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your background and the host employer's program design.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a nursing position?
Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as ECFMG for medical and clinical exchange visitors, not the hospital or health system that hires you. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. The hospital is your host employer. Both parties must agree to their respective roles before your program can be approved.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect RN Float Pool J-1 participants?
It often does. J-1 exchange visitors sponsored with government or specialized agency funding, or nationals of countries on the DOS exchange visitor skills list, are typically subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement after completing their program. This affects your ability to change to H-1B or get a green card without first obtaining a waiver. Confirm your status early, because waiver applications through DOL or a federal agency can take six to twelve months to process.
How do I find U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 nurses before?
Search Migrate Mate to identify RN Float Pool roles at employers with J-1 hosting history. Filtering by visa type surfaces positions where the host organization has already navigated the designated sponsor relationship and clinical training plan requirements, which significantly shortens the path to a formal offer and program approval.
Can I work across different hospital units as a J-1 float pool nurse?
Yes, but the departments and clinical settings covered by your float pool assignment must be documented in your approved training plan on the DS-2019. If the host employer later expands the units you rotate through, the designated sponsor must amend your program before you begin working in those areas. Unauthorized scope changes can put your J-1 status at risk, so get any unit additions approved in writing through your sponsor first.