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Registered Nurse – Inpatient Float Pool
Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia, SC
Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00pm–7:30am)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Eligible
Step into a nursing role that values your experience and supports your growth. Lexington Health, one of the nation’s most respected health systems, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient Float Pool. With six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals, and a 607‑bed teaching hospital, we offer the clinical variety, stability, and advancement opportunities seasoned nurses expect.
As the first hospital in South Carolina to earn Magnet® with Distinction and a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work, Lexington Health is committed to care in every interaction and excellence in every outcome. Our nurses are supported with strong teamwork, trusted autonomy, and the resources needed to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Here, your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your growth is encouraged.
Why Nurses Choose Lexington Health
- #1 Family-Friendly Hospital in the Nation -Modern Healthcare
- Only hospital in South Carolina named a Best Place to Work
- First hospital in South Carolina to earn Magnet® with Distinction
- National Nursing Certification: Top 25% in the U.S.
- Flexible self-scheduling, including weekend-only options
- Certification pay, clinical differentials & shared governance
- Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness
- Supportive leadership, strong mentorship & a collaborative culture
- Located in the beautiful Midlands ~ two hours from beaches or mountains
- A wonderful place to live: big-city culture with small-town charm, low cost of living, and ranked the Best Place to Live in South Carolina by Travel Leisure
About the Role
The Inpatient Float Pool provides supplemental staffing across Medical-Surgical and Critical Care units. Float Pool nurses play a vital role in maintaining safe, high-quality care throughout the hospital by adapting to diverse patient populations and unit needs. This role offers exposure to a wide range of clinical conditions, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and an environment that values both learning and clinical autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across assigned inpatient units
- Assess, monitor, and respond to changing patient conditions using strong clinical judgment
- Provide emotional, educational, and psychological support to patients and families
- Promote patient independence through clear care goals and effective teaching
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold all safety, quality, and ethical standards
- Participate in shared governance, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain competencies in Medical-Surgical and/or Critical Care specialty areas
Minimum Qualifications
- ADN, Diploma, or BSN in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of acute care experience
- At least 1 year of Critical Care or Intermediate Care experience within the last 5 years
- Current South Carolina RN license
- BLS certification; ACLS required within 6 months of hire
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient-centered care skills
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- 403(b) with 6% employer match
- Employer-paid short- & long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement & continuing education
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Student loan forgiveness
- Adoption assistance
Bring your experience. Discover your purpose. Grow with Lexington Health. – Apply Today!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Acute care: 3 years (Required)
- Critical Care or Intermediate: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (Preferred)
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, 401K Plan