RN Float Pool Jobs in Pennsylvania
RN Float Pool jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand across major health systems, acute care hospitals, and regional medical centers, with openings at every level from new graduates entering flexible staffing to experienced nurses seeking senior float assignments. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor the largest concentrations of hiring, with established employers like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network consistently staffing float pools. The most in-demand specialties are med-surg, critical care, and emergency department coverage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
Job Duties
- Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports ant changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
- Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
- Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
- Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
- Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
- Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
- Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
- Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
- Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Additional $2/hour Float Premium
Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
This posting reflects an opening for a Nursing Assistant and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate (SNA) role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodySkills
Preceptor Skills; Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication; Mathematics; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
Job Duties
- Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports ant changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
- Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
- Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
- Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
- Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
- Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
- Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
- Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
- Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
- Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Additional $2/hour Float Premium
Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
This posting reflects an opening for a Nursing Assistant and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate (SNA) role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodySkills
Preceptor Skills; Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication; Mathematics; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); CommunicationAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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RN Float Pool Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Allegheny Health Network27
- Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health12
- UPMC6
- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation4
- Geisinger3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Agriculture & Farming3
- Education1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in RN float pool jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for most acute care float positions
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience across at least one inpatient specialty
- Demonstrated ability to float and adapt to multiple units or departments within a health system
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
RN Float Pool Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a rn float pool in Pennsylvania?
To work as an rn float pool in Pennsylvania, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Pennsylvania participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice without obtaining a separate Pennsylvania license. Most float pool positions also require at least one year of inpatient clinical experience before hire.
Which companies hire rn float pools in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring rn float pools in Pennsylvania right now include Allegheny Health Network, Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, including multi-hospital networks concentrated in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metro areas, maintain ongoing float pool programs to staff variable census demands across their facilities.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most rn float pool jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Erie have the most rn float pool openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers and large health system networks, while Pittsburgh's strength in research hospitals and UPMC's extensive regional footprint drives demand there, and Allentown reflects Lehigh Valley Health Network's continued expansion as one of the state's fastest-growing systems.
Are there remote rn float pool jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Rn float pool work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence across hospital units, so the vast majority of positions are fully on-site. About 27% of rn float pool openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those typically involve triage nursing, utilization review, or care coordination functions rather than direct bedside float assignments.
How can I get hired as a rn float pool in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate nurse residency program, which UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Jefferson Health all run at Pennsylvania facilities and which often feed directly into float pool pipelines after the residency period ends. Starting in a permanent med-surg or step-down unit role at a Pennsylvania health system and transferring internally after gaining experience is another well-established route. Holding an active Pennsylvania RN license and BLS certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge over unlicensed candidates.
Where can I find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to rn float pool jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from health systems and hospitals across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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