Float Pool/Resource Team Incentives?

[tfrisinger]

I manage a Float pool/ Nurse Resource Team amoung other areas. I am wondering about what other hospitals do for incentives for their nursing groups like this? Currently my staff do not get paid more but recieve a flexible schedule. I have a sudden influx of open positions and would like to take the opportunity to revamp the policy. Any feedback is welcome. Thank you.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

I work in a float pool in a large metropolitan facility. I do receive a higher hourly rate. Would not do it otherwise. After all, I do not get benefits.

I applaud your efforts to recognize the float pool and our flexibility.

Perhaps an hourly bonus for short notice, accepting a short contract..?

Money is the only incentive there is! That is why we ALL work.

[tfrisinger]

Thanks! Do you know how much more an hour you make?

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Not quite sure, could be 5 to 8 dollars an hour.I receive 2 dollars an hour for accepting a contract. This facility also uses the float pool as a recruiting tool.

[WindyhillBSN]

My old facility paid 20% more than regular staff nurse pay.

[NPvampire, MSN, RN, APRN]

Our float pool / PRN at my previous job was 7 more than typical new grad salary (base with benefits) and 10 more for experienced. But no benefits whatsoever for PRN.

You have to consider: why would nurses give up benefits and consistent hours for no money or anything? Unless the rate is already good and they want part-time.

[NPinWCH]

Local hospital is 15% above base wage plus any shift differential that normally applies, but like everyone else has posted there are no other benefits.

[ObtundedRN, BSN, RN]

I don't remember exactly what my hospital pays resource/float pool nurses, but it is a lot more. I think they are paid soemthing along the lines of $48/hour, plus any differentials. But they dont' receive any health benefits. It can be a great position if you are married and your spouse can cover you on their health insurance.

[NPvampire, MSN, RN, APRN]

$48 an hour....WOW WOW WOW where is that???? New York City or something?

[Seekinginfomation]

Hi all,

In your organizations, are benefits included in the higher wage or does taking benefits minimize or eliminate the wage incentive? If so, by how much?

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

I work in a float pool at a hospital and float primarily between med-surg units. I make $11/hr more than the average staff nurse. The pros are I don't have to work weekends, and have complete flexibility in my schedule. The con's is since my hospital only has "PRN" nurses for float pool I have no benefits. Many hospitals have a full-time with benefits float pool, and I think if my hospital had one it would help to relieve some of our dependence on agency and travel nurses.

[Seekinginfomation]

Thank you! Any others with info?