Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Cincinnati Market Float Pool

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Clinical Market Float Pool in the Cincinnati market. This is a 36-hour per week position working evenings and nights.

As a float pool RN, you will provide direct patient care across multiple departments and sites within the Cincinnati market based on your assigned tier level. You will assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care following established organizational standards. This role requires flexibility to float based on competency, which may include day-of staffing assignments, multiple assignment locations within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care following established patient care standards
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinical manager or designee
• Demonstrate awareness of and support organizational and departmental goals through participation in continuous quality improvement activities
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery
• Plan and coordinate nursing care and clinical decisions using best available evidence
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of response to interventions, and appropriate documentation
• Perform other job-related duties as required by your supervisor

Float Pool Tiers

You will be hired with the understanding that you must float based on one of the following tiers:

• Tier 1: Float within a single site based on competency
• Tier 2: Float within multiple sites within a single market based on competency
• Tier 3: Float within multiple sites across more than one market based on competency

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current nursing license in Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care

Certifications

Based on your specialty assignment, you may be required to obtain and maintain:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record system

Required Skills and Abilities

• Medical equipment knowledge
• Proficiency in clinical skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional nursing
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Proficiency in using computerized clinical tools
• Accountability for completion of required education and competencies
• Professional and ethical practice with customer focus
• Knowledge of use of restraints
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Critical thinking and strong decision-making skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Conflict management and resilience
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Detail-oriented approach to work

Schedule and Shift

• 36 hours per week
• Evenings and nights
• Float pool positions require flexibility for scheduling, which may include day-of staffing assignments and multiple locations within a single shift

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance
• Mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off
• Parental and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and continuing education support

Note: Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.