Common use of Float Pool Clause in Contracts

Float Pool. The Institute may develop positions for staff RNs who will be utilized to provide coverage for vacation, sick call, leaves, or other needs that may arise. The float pool may include Regular Full-Time nurses, Regular Part-Time nurses, and/or Per Diem nurses. The Institute will determine the qualifications necessary to be included in the Float Pool, and will develop an appropriate training program. The Institute will manage Float Pool assignments in accordance with the patient care needs of the Institute. Notwithstanding the existence of a Float Pool, all nurses may be assigned to work on a unit other than their assigned unit, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Regular full-time and regular part-time nurses assigned to the Float Pool shall receive a premium of $1.50 per hour. The Float Pool premium shall not be paid to Per Diem nurses or to nurses assigned to a regular unit who are required to float to another unit on a temporary basis.