Common use of Float Nurse Clause in Contracts

Float Nurse. A nurse designated as float in a designated full-time, part-time, or on-call float position who has applied for and been accepted in the position. The float nurse is scheduled to provide replacement for staffing vacancies caused by sick calls and unexpected census increases. The float nurse shall have at least one year's relevant experience and be competent to perform independently in at least three nursing units as determined by the Hospital. In general, designated part-time or full-time status float nurses will be scheduled prior to on-call float nurses. If the Hospital requires additional float nurses to meet its needs, it may provide a period of orientation in a new unit to individuals who have applied for float nurse positions, but will not be required to pay float pool premium during the orientation period.

Float Nurse. A nurse designated as float in a designated full-time, part-time, or on-call per diem float position who has applied for and been accepted in the position. The float nurse is scheduled to provide replacement for staffing vacancies caused by sick calls and unexpected census increases. The float nurse shall have at least one year's relevant experience and be competent to perform independently in at least three nursing units as determined by the Hospital. In general, designated part-time or full-time status float nurses will be scheduled prior to on-call per diem float nurses. If the Hospital requires additional float nurses to meet its needs, it may provide a period of orientation in a new unit to individuals who have applied for float nurse positions, but will not be required to pay float pool premium during the orientation period.