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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Responsible for accurately registering patients in EMR including validating patient information, verification of insurance coverage, collection of required payments and ensuring the patient's experience is best in class. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.
1. Customer Service
a. Patients are courteously and appropriately advised of the collection and billing procedures and anticipated charges so as to assist patients in their understanding their liability and responsibility regarding their payment as evidenced by less than 5 complaints a year.
b. All patients/families are courteously welcomed and greeted to the clinic as evidenced by lack of complaints.
c. Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints.
d. Patients are informed of their rights and Advance Directives upon request.
e. Patient and insurance information is accurately obtained and edited as necessary in the clinic's computer system, as evidenced by information is accurate at all times.
f. Accurately and efficiently registers patients in Epic; monitors and manages the flow of patients through the clinic utilizing initiative to ensure the patient experience is best in class.
g. Monitors patient schedules and reviews accounts to determine the patient's financial responsibility on account balance and arranges payment plans to collect.
h. Assists patients with access to government and community resources to enhance their access to health care services.
i. Works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners and nursing staff to ensure that referrals to other providers/services/facilities are completed in accordance with payor requirements in a timely manner.
j. Facilitates the patient's access to information including but not limited to MyChart access.
k. Accurately updates patient records as needed.
l. Accurately enters patient charges as necessary.
2. Patient Flow
a. Documentation related to patient referrals is accurately processed at all times.
b. Patient appointments are scheduled and rescheduled appropriately as evidenced by effective patient flow through the clinic at all times.
c. A variety of clerical duties (answer telephone calls, retrieve medical records, records data, type memorandums, etc.) are efficiently completed in a timely and efficient manner at all times.
d. Current patient charts/files and appropriate information are accurately filed as evidenced by ease of the file retrieval process.
3. Payor Regulations
a. Claim edits and denials are researched and discrepancies resolved within 2 days of notification.
b. All information for completing the billing process, including charge information from the physician is researched and discrepancies resolved within 2 days of receipt.
c. Charges are keyed and batches processed daily, and bank/deposit summary is prepared immediately after balancing payment to receipts.
d. Diagnosis and procedures codes are reviewed for accuracy and data is entered into the system at point of service as evidenced by up-to-date records at all times.
e. Patient payments for services rendered are verified and collected from patient 100% of the time.
f. Account balances are verified, and the outstanding balance collected from patients and the daily cash fund reconciled daily.
g. A general knowledge of the health plans, including co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance is maintained at all times.
h. Manages cash in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure that payments are accurately credited to the patients' accounts and cash is maintained in a secure manner.
i. Meets site collection goals.
4. Other Duties as Assigned:
a. Act as a backup for others in the clinic as needed.
b. Actively supports clinic, hospital and health system initiatives related to improvement in the day-to-day operations.
c. May provides training and orientation for other Team Members when assigned.
d. Other duties as assigned.
Experience: 6 months experience in a customer service/front desk role or a graduate of a front office/medical office program. Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Special Skills: Professional demeanor, excellent customer service skills, ability to multi-task, critical thinking, demonstrated computer literacy, ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in Epic during the introductory period.
Responsible for accurately registering patients in EMR including validating patient information, verification of insurance coverage, collection of required payments and ensuring the patient's experience is best in class. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.
1. Customer Service
a. Patients are courteously and appropriately advised of the collection and billing procedures and anticipated charges so as to assist patients in their understanding their liability and responsibility regarding their payment as evidenced by less than 5 complaints a year.
b. All patients/families are courteously welcomed and greeted to the clinic as evidenced by lack of complaints.
c. Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints.
d. Patients are informed of their rights and Advance Directives upon request.
e. Patient and insurance information is accurately obtained and edited as necessary in the clinic's computer system, as evidenced by information is accurate at all times.
f. Accurately and efficiently registers patients in Epic; monitors and manages the flow of patients through the clinic utilizing initiative to ensure the patient experience is best in class.
g. Monitors patient schedules and reviews accounts to determine the patient's financial responsibility on account balance and arranges payment plans to collect.
h. Assists patients with access to government and community resources to enhance their access to health care services.
i. Works closely with physicians, nurse practitioners and nursing staff to ensure that referrals to other providers/services/facilities are completed in accordance with payor requirements in a timely manner.
j. Facilitates the patient's access to information including but not limited to MyChart access.
k. Accurately updates patient records as needed.
l. Accurately enters patient charges as necessary.
2. Patient Flow
a. Documentation related to patient referrals is accurately processed at all times.
b. Patient appointments are scheduled and rescheduled appropriately as evidenced by effective patient flow through the clinic at all times.
c. A variety of clerical duties (answer telephone calls, retrieve medical records, records data, type memorandums, etc.) are efficiently completed in a timely and efficient manner at all times.
d. Current patient charts/files and appropriate information are accurately filed as evidenced by ease of the file retrieval process.
3. Payor Regulations
a. Claim edits and denials are researched and discrepancies resolved within 2 days of notification.
b. All information for completing the billing process, including charge information from the physician is researched and discrepancies resolved within 2 days of receipt.
c. Charges are keyed and batches processed daily, and bank/deposit summary is prepared immediately after balancing payment to receipts.
d. Diagnosis and procedures codes are reviewed for accuracy and data is entered into the system at point of service as evidenced by up-to-date records at all times.
e. Patient payments for services rendered are verified and collected from patient 100% of the time.
f. Account balances are verified, and the outstanding balance collected from patients and the daily cash fund reconciled daily.
g. A general knowledge of the health plans, including co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance is maintained at all times.
h. Manages cash in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure that payments are accurately credited to the patients' accounts and cash is maintained in a secure manner.
i. Meets site collection goals.
4. Other Duties as Assigned:
a. Act as a backup for others in the clinic as needed.
b. Actively supports clinic, hospital and health system initiatives related to improvement in the day-to-day operations.
c. May provides training and orientation for other Team Members when assigned.
d. Other duties as assigned.
Experience: 6 months experience in a customer service/front desk role or a graduate of a front office/medical office program. Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Special Skills: Professional demeanor, excellent customer service skills, ability to multi-task, critical thinking, demonstrated computer literacy, ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in Epic during the introductory period.
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Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
RN Float Pool Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health16
- FMOL Health11
- Lafayette Health Ventures10
- LCMC Health5
- CHRISTUS Health4
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 Ochsner Health, FMOL Health, and Lafayette Health Ventures, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Lafayette, New Orleans, 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 August 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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