Float Pool Nurses. Float Pool RNs do not have a home unit and are assigned, as needed, to whatever unit needs assistance. Float Pool Nurses are expected to be able to carry a full patient care load on these units. Nurses assigned to the Float Pool shall receive a premium of three dollars ($3.00) per hour, which shall be included in their normal rate of pay. Float Pool Nurses will be assigned to units having patients for which they are competent to care. Float Pool Nurses will receive training and orientation appropriate to the assignment as necessary prior to taking a full patient assignment similar to other nurses in the unit.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Union Representation Agreement