RN Float Pool Jobs in Louisiana
RN Float Pool jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where large health systems like Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Medical Center maintain active float pool programs across multiple campuses. Demand is strongest in critical care, emergency, and med-surg, with positions available for both newer nurses and experienced clinicians comfortable moving between units on short notice. Louisiana's growing regional medical centers and trauma facilities keep float pool rosters among the most consistently staffed in the Gulf South. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant
Float Pool – PRN
Join Our Team at LCMC Health!
Love variety in your workday? Enjoy meeting new people and making a difference wherever you're needed?
If you're adaptable, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, our Float Pool team may be the perfect fit for you!
At LCMC Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients — it's about making meaningful connections and delivering extraordinary care. As a member of our PRN Float Pool, you'll have the opportunity to support multiple outpatient clinics, collaborate with different healthcare teams, and help create positive patient experiences across our organization.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment, values teamwork, and is looking for the flexibility of a PRN position.
What You'll Do
Deliver Compassionate Patient Care
- Welcome patients and assist with check-in, rooming, and clinic visits to ensure a comfortable, positive experience.
- Obtain and document vital signs, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical team members.
- Assist providers and nursing staff with patient care activities and daily clinic operations.
- Help coordinate patient appointments, follow-up visits, and smooth transitions throughout the patient experience.
- Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately according to established policies and procedures.
- Collect, prepare, and secure laboratory specimens for testing or transport as needed.
Support Multiple Clinics and Healthcare Teams
- Float between assigned outpatient clinics based on staffing needs, providing dependable support wherever you're needed.
- Adapt to different clinic workflows, specialties, and team environments while maintaining excellent patient care.
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to keep clinic operations running smoothly.
- Prepare examination rooms, maintain equipment, and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for patient visits.
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a team-first attitude in a variety of clinical settings.
Maintain Accurate Documentation
- Document patient information accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Access laboratory results, radiology reports, outside medical records, and other relevant patient information.
- Assist with updating patient demographics, scheduling follow-up appointments, and maintaining organized records.
- Protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy and documentation standards.
- Complete safety reports when necessary or as directed by clinic leadership.
Create a Positive Patient and Team Experience
- Provide friendly, respectful, and compassionate service to patients, families, and colleagues.
- Communicate effectively with clinical teams and clinic leadership regarding patient needs and daily operations.
- Respond professionally to questions, concerns, and challenging situations.
- Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to lend a helping hand.
- Contribute to a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and supported.
Promote Safety and Quality Care
- Follow established infection prevention, safety, and patient care protocols.
- Properly clean, disinfect, and maintain clinical equipment and examination areas.
- Identify and report potential safety concerns to clinic leadership.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help maintain a safe, efficient clinical environment.
Provide Administrative and Clerical Support
- Assist with preparing patient charts and gathering clinical documentation for provider review.
- Request and organize outside medical records as needed.
- Scan and upload documentation into the appropriate sections of the EMR.
- Answer incoming calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members.
- Support additional clinic operations as needed to ensure efficient patient flow.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping others.
Our ideal candidate is:
- Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable working in different outpatient clinic environments.
- A team player: Willing to jump in and support colleagues wherever needed.
- Patient-focused: Committed to delivering compassionate, respectful care.
- Organized and dependable: Able to balance responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.
- A quick learner: Eager to gain experience across different clinical specialties and workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent OR two years of work experience.
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
Why Join Our PRN Float Pool?
At LCMC Health, no two days have to look the same! Our Float Pool offers an opportunity to expand your experience, build relationships across different clinical teams, and contribute to exceptional patient care throughout our outpatient network.
Here's what makes this opportunity exciting:
- PRN flexibility: Enjoy an as-needed position that offers flexibility based on scheduling and staffing needs.
- Variety in your workday: Gain exposure to different outpatient specialties, teams, and patient populations.
- Professional growth: Expand your clinical knowledge and develop valuable experience across multiple settings.
- Meaningful work: Make a difference for patients and healthcare teams every time you step into a clinic.
- Supportive teamwork: Become part of an organization that values collaboration, compassion, and putting people first.
Ready to bring your skills, flexibility, and positive energy to a team that makes a difference? We'd love to have you join our LCMC Health Float Pool!
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed to meet organizational and operational needs.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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RN Float Pool Job Market in Louisiana
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Who's Hiring
- LCMC Health10

- FMOL Health8

- Ochsner Health6

- CHRISTUS Health4

- Lafayette Health Ventures3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in RN float pool jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Louisiana
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required by most facilities
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or hospital bedside nursing experience
- Demonstrated competency in at least two clinical specialties or patient care units
- Ability to float between multiple units, floors, or campuses within the health system
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
RN Float Pool Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a rn float pool in Louisiana?
You become a rn float pool in Louisiana by first earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an approved Louisiana program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Most Louisiana health systems require at least one year of acute care bedside experience before placing a nurse in a float pool, and some facilities also require additional unit-specific competency validations before a nurse is cleared to float independently.
Which companies hire rn float pools in Louisiana?
Companies currently hiring rn float pools in Louisiana include LCMC Health, FMOL Health, and Ochsner Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Louisiana's largest health systems tend to run the most active float pool programs, particularly those with multiple hospital campuses across the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport markets.
Which Louisiana cities have the most rn float pool jobs?
The cities with the most rn float pool openings in Louisiana are New Orleans, Metairie, and Jefferson. New Orleans drives the largest share of listings thanks to the concentration of academic medical centers and multi-campus health systems there, while Baton Rouge and Shreveport contribute heavily through regional medical flagships and specialty hospital networks that each maintain dedicated float pools to cover staffing gaps across departments.
Are there remote rn float pool jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Float pool nursing is an inherently hands-on, bedside role that requires physical presence on patient care units, so remote work is not a realistic option for the core position. About 0% of rn float pool openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those few listings typically involve telehealth triage, care coordination, or administrative oversight rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a rn float pool in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate residency program at a major Louisiana health system such as Ochsner Health or LCMC Health, which offer structured rotations across multiple units and build the cross-department competency float pools require. Working as a charge nurse, step-down nurse, or per-diem nurse in a single unit first is a common stepping stone, and nurses who hold active Louisiana licensure plus ACLS and a second specialty certification gain a meaningful edge when applying for float pool openings.
Where can I find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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