Nurse Division Float Pool

CHI St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. CHI St. Luke’s cares for the communities in and around the Texas Medical Center, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Springwoods Village, Holcombe, Northwest Houston, and the Galleria area. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, CHI St. Luke’s Health’s research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring, and our families need protection. With our combined resources, we are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills. Our Nursing Team is a vital part of our patient’s success to recovery.

Do you have the passion to travel, but prefer to stay local? Do you have excellent follow-through skills? Are you organized and able to multi-task? Do you love caring for people? Would you like to work in a place that values your skills? We have a team of people waiting for you.   

Connect with CHI St. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!

Expectations:  Clinical needs include ICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, Emergency, OR, Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Women’s’ Services.

The RN Division Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established patient care standards set the organization.  The primary function of this role is to be available and flexible to float to various departments, and sites throughout the Texas Market to provide patient care, which could include but not limited to scheduling day of staffing, more than one assignment location within a single shift, travel assignments, or seasonal staffing patterns. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a Clinical Leader.  Clinical needs include ICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, Emergency, OR/PACU, Cardiac Cath Lab and Women’s’ Services.

RN Clinical Float Pool are hired with the understanding they must float based on the tiers below, the schedule is based on the needs of the organization:

Float RN I A:Employee agrees to be assigned to any facility within their designated market.  Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in the tier that individual commits to supporting.  Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.  Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.  Tier I only applies to the following markets: South and North Houston; Brazos Valley and East Texas.  Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is not included.  

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $50.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN I B:Employee agrees to be assigned to any facility within their designated market.  Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in the tier that individual commits to supporting.  Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.  Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.  Tier I only applies to the following markets:  South and North Houston; Brazos Valley and East Texas.  Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is not included.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $55.00.  Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN II A:  Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market.  Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in the tier that individual commits to supporting.  Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.   Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy. 

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $57.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN II B:  Employees agree to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and either the North or South Houston market.  Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in the tier that individual commits to supportingMust be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.  Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $60.00.  Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN III A:  Employee (with a minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division.  Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.   Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy. 

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $65.00.  Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN III B:  Employees (with a minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division.  Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.   Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy. 

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $70.00.  Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Market Definitions:

Click Link below where you will be directed to learn more about each facility and the services they provide.

St. Luke’s Health – CHI TX Division: https://chitx.org/chi-st-lukes-health/

• South Houston :  Sugar Land, Brazosport, Patients Medical Center
• North Houston:  Woodlands, Lakeside and Vintage
• Brazos Valley:  Burleson St Joseph Manor; Burleson St Joseph Health; CHI St. Joseph College Station; Grimes St. Joseph Health; Madison St Joseph Health; St Joseph Manor; St Joseph Regional Health Center
• East Texas:  Memorial Hospital of Polk County; Memorial Medical Center of East Texas; Memorial Medical Center San Augustine
• Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, ADN
• Bachelors in Nursing Preferred, BSN
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• BLS with skills demonstration
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty and/or location

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) year of RN experience working in an acute care facility

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective Communication
• Knowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment.
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Basic Computer skills