RN Float Pool Jobs in Minnesota
RN Float Pool jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where major health systems like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain large float pool programs that staff across multiple units and campuses. Demand is strongest for nurses with experience in critical care, med-surg, and emergency settings, and Minnesota's robust academic medical centers mean openings exist at every experience level. The Minnesota Board of Nursing licenses all registered nurses practicing in the state, and compact licensure does not apply, so an active Minnesota RN license is required. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.
Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:
- Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding,
- Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams,
- Oral hygiene,
- Specimen collection/testing,
- Position/ambulating,
- Changing linens,
- Promptly answers call lights.
- Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
- Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.
- Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.
- Orients patient and their family to the environment.
- Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.
- Assures patients get to appointments on time.
- Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.
- Orders and stocks supplies.
License/Certification/Registration
- Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program
- Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician
- Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
- Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional nurse/caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and the reordering and stocking of supplies. The Nursing Assistant does not work autonomously but works under the direction of a professional nurse. The Nursing Assistant may be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager/charge nurse.
Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include:
- Personal grooming, bathing, toileting, Feeding,
- Skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments/creams,
- Oral hygiene,
- Specimen collection/testing,
- Position/ambulating,
- Changing linens,
- Promptly answers call lights.
- Accurately takes and records weights, input/output, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rates, respiration, oxygen saturation.
- Places patient on/off monitors or equipment.
- Reports unusual findings to the RN in a timely manner.
- Orients patient and their family to the environment.
- Assures the patient’s belongings are accounted for, documented upon admission, transfer and discharge.
- Assures patients get to appointments on time.
- Uses transfer belt when assisting patients with transfers and/or ambulation.
- Orders and stocks supplies.
License/Certification/Registration
- Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program
- Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician
- Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program
- Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
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RN Float Pool Job Market in Minnesota
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Who's Hiring
- Fairview Health Services14
- Essentia Health11
- Monarch Healthcare Management6
- Allina Health5
- CentraCare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in RN float pool jobs across Minnesota.
- Active registered nurse license issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor of science degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required by most systems
- Minimum one to two years of acute care clinical experience in a hospital setting
- Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly across multiple units or patient populations
- Strong clinical assessment skills with experience in electronic health record systems
RN Float Pool Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a rn float pool in Minnesota?
You become an rn float pool in Minnesota by first earning an associate or bachelor of science degree in nursing from an accredited program, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining an active RN license through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Minnesota is not part of the Nursing Licensure Compact, so a Minnesota-specific license is required. Most Minnesota health systems expect float pool candidates to have at least one to two years of acute care experience before joining a float pool program.
Which companies hire rn float pools in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring rn float pools in Minnesota include Fairview Health Services, Essentia Health, and Monarch Healthcare Management, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in the Twin Cities and Rochester, tend to run the largest and most active float pool programs in the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most rn float pool jobs?
The cities with the most rn float pool openings in Minnesota are Minneapolis, Duluth, and Brainerd. The Twin Cities metro dominates because it is home to the headquarters and flagship campuses of Minnesota's largest health systems, while Rochester draws float pool demand from Mayo Clinic's extensive hospital network, and secondary markets like Duluth reflect regional medical centers serving broader northern Minnesota populations.
Are there remote rn float pool jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Float pool nursing is a hands-on, bedside role by nature, and the overwhelming majority of positions require in-person presence across hospital units. About 8% of rn float pool openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve triage nursing, telephonic care coordination, or utilization review roles rather than traditional floor float assignments.
How can I get hired as a rn float pool in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing a new graduate nurse residency program, which major Minnesota employers like Allina Health, M Health Fairview, and Children's Minnesota run specifically to develop nurses across specialties before placing them in more flexible staffing roles. Starting in a permanent med-surg or progressive care position and transferring internally after building unit familiarity is a common route into float pool programs. Obtaining BLS and ACLS certifications early and expressing interest in float assignments during the interview process strengthens a candidate's positioning significantly.
Where can I find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to search or apply.
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