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Clinic Nurse RN- Float

Children's Wisconsin · Wauwatosa, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to adapt to a new team or process on short notice.

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and positive about change, which floating demands.

What do you enjoy about floating, and what do you find hard?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic expectations about a role without one home base.

How do you build relationships with staff when you're only at a clinic now and then?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust as a visitor, which helps clinics run smoothly.

What would you do

As a Central Region float nurse, you'll work across several clinics. How do you get comfortable fast in a clinic you don't know?

What they are checking: Whether they can learn local workflows and people quickly and still work safely.

You arrive at a clinic and they're short-staffed and behind. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they jump in where needed and support the team without being told.

A parent wants to talk about a concern beyond the reason for today's visit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen and route concerns to the provider without dismissing the family.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd triage a phone call about a baby with a fever.

What they are checking: Whether they know age-based fever guidelines and when a young infant needs urgent care.

Each clinic does things a little differently. How do you avoid mistakes when workflows vary?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check local practices and ask questions rather than assume.

How do you give vaccines safely and check you have the right one?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the rights of medication administration, especially with similar-looking vaccines.

How do you document clearly so the regular team can follow up after you leave?

What they are checking: Whether they write thorough notes so care continues smoothly after they move on.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: • Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) • Board-certified pediatricians (l earn what it means to be 'board-certified' ) • Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin • Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children • Doctors who are very active in their local communities • Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Join Children's Wisconsin as a Central Region RN Float Nurse and enjoy the variety of working across multiple pediatric clinics while making a meaningful impact on patient care. This position includes a float premium and primarily works Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional schedule adjustments based on clinic needs. In this role, you will provide both triage and provider support across our Central Region clinics, including New Berlin Forest View & Southwest, Bluemound, Pewaukee, and Delafield. Schedules are developed 1 to 2 months in advance and are designed to support coverage for leaves of absence, vacancies, parental leave, and call-ins. We strive to provide advance notice of assignments whenever possible, allowing team members to effectively plan their schedules while enjoying the flexibility and variety of a float role. Job Summary The RN role practices within the Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice. Performs triage via phone and patient messaging in the electronic health record. Delegates patient care responsibilities appropriately, and maintains accountability for the quality of care. Provides for the health education needs of families with a focus on self-management and preventive health. Essential Functions - Adheres to all Children’s Wisconsin and Children’s Medical Group policies, procedures, and standards. Ensures confidentiality to our customers by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment; maintains HIPAA compliance. Provides exceptional care to patients and families to fulfill our patient experience promise. - Regularly performs RN duties and maintains own patient care competencies as determined by position scope of practice. Ability to provide in person clinical care during nurse visits, providing education to families, and coordination of care as needed. - Notifies provider of any patient needing immediate assistance. - Collaborates with other disciplines as required to coordinate patient assessment, develop/monitor outcomes, implement plan of care, and monitor variances to ensure quality patient care. - Provides nursing care via telephone triage and electronic health record, using standardized pediatric assessment, care protocols and patient guidance and education to the necessary dispositon of care. - Documents in accordance with organizational nursing standards. - Adapts to changing work assignments and schedules. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards Education: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Experience: - 2+ years experience in a primary care or urgent care setting preferred - Experience with pediatric patients preferred - Triage experience in a clinical pediatric setting preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to work with a diverse patient population to promote a culturally competent environment. - Strong interpersonal skills for positive and effective interaction with patients, families, visitors, providers, and the health care team. - Good organization, delegation, and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care. - Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making, and critical thinking. - Analytical skills are necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively. Requires the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in patient care. - Ability to assist and support other primary care locations as requested by leaders and/or the Children’s Medical Group float policy. Licenses and Certifications: - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required - + one of the following: - N/A - License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin - License RN-Registered Nurse (IN Compact) - State of Indiana - License RN-Registered Nurse (AZ Compact) - State of Arizona Patient Care Responsibility - Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures. Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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