RN Float Pool Jobs in Illinois
RN Float Pool jobs in Illinois are in strong demand across the state's large academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and regional community hospitals, with openings ranging from new graduate float pool placements through senior-level per-diem positions. The heaviest hiring concentrations are in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield, where major systems such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Aurora Health, and OSF HealthCare maintain substantial float pool programs. Critical care, emergency, and med-surg float coverage are consistently the most sought-after specialties across Illinois facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Our nursing float pool is a strategic resource. Join our team.Enjoy the flexibility of being a float-pool nurse while building your career at Mount Auburn Hospital. Our nursing float pool supplements staffing throughout the hospital based on need. Nurses who work in the Mount Auburn float pool can float between multiple areas.
Medical & Surgical and Telemetry
Step Down, ICU, and Emergency Department (caring for med/surg boarders)
Supporting multiple units not only expands your experience, skill, and knowledge, it also expands your earning potential. It's a win-win-win – Mount Auburn gains flexibility to satisfy patient load, you can earn more money, and our patients benefit from highly educated staff with interdisciplinary experience.
You'll get exposure to many different disciplines while making a positive impact on the lives of a diverse patient population. At Mount Auburn, you'll learn from dedicated healthcare professionals every single day and use state-of-the-art facilities to do something incredible – for yourself and for others.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Provides competent and compassionate nursing care by utilizing the nursing process as evidenced by assessing, reassessing the patients needs, developing, implementing and evaluating an individualized plan of care.
2. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
4. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing guidance in the provision of care to patients by other members of the care team. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
5. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
6. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Provides evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
Qualifications:
1. Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
2. 1-year minimum RN staff experience in medical/surgical or telemetry environment preferred. Experience in multiple clinical environments preferred.
3. Current BLS certification
4. Demonstrates an aptitude and willingness to learn new responsibilities
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Excellent organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills
7. Ability to work independently, make decisions, meet deadlines, multi-task and solve problems; working under a moderate to high degree of pressure
9. Experience with a hospital-based computer system
Age-based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -
Physical Nature of the Job:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
1. lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, and positioning patients
2. Exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and other toxic agents.
3. Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, to push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and to lift 50 lbs.
Fine motor control for limited periods of time to perform patient’s treatments.
Pay Range:
$37.00 - $95.37The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
RN Float Pool Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OSF HealthCare15

- Northwestern Medicine13

- Advocate Aurora Health10

- UChicago Medicine5

- Endeavor Health4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in RN float pool jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Minimum two years of recent acute care clinical experience in at least one specialty area
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required before start date
- Demonstrated ability to float across at least two clinical units or service lines
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Availability for rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage
RN Float Pool Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a rn float pool in Illinois?
To work as an rn float pool in Illinois, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, obtained by passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program. Most Illinois hospitals require float pool candidates to have prior acute care experience across multiple units before joining a float pool program, since the role demands comfort adapting quickly to different clinical environments.
Which companies hire rn float pools in Illinois?
Employers hiring rn float pools in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Northwestern Medicine, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems run active float pool programs year-round to cover staffing gaps across multiple campuses and specialty units throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most rn float pool jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and McHenry have the most rn float pool openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of large academic medical centers and multi-campus health systems, while Peoria and Springfield see consistent demand driven by OSF HealthCare's regional hub operations and state government-affiliated medical facilities anchoring those markets.
Are there remote rn float pool jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Because rn float pool work is fundamentally hands-on bedside care delivered across multiple inpatient units, the vast majority of positions require on-site presence. About 0% of rn float pool openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those exceptions are typically limited to telephonic triage, care coordination, or utilization review roles rather than direct patient care float assignments.
How can I get hired as a rn float pool in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new graduate nurse residency program at a large Illinois health system, which builds the multi-unit exposure float pool positions require. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Aurora Health, and University of Illinois Health all run structured residency tracks that rotate new graduates through different care settings. Starting in a single unit such as med-surg or step-down, gaining at least a year of acute care experience, and obtaining ACLS certification strengthens a transition to float pool roles at Illinois facilities.
Where can I find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from hospitals and health systems across the state. Find roles that fit your specialty and availability and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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