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Flex Resource Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Float Pool (PRN)

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $50.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a self-scheduled, zero-assigned role. How do you plan your availability to support the team and keep your skills sharp?

What they are checking: Whether they will be dependable in a flexible role and work enough to stay current.

Tell me about a time you floated somewhere and the routines were very different from your home unit. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to local practices without cutting corners or clashing with staff.

How do you build quick trust with a surgical team that doesn't know you?

What they are checking: Whether they can join a team smoothly and earn confidence through clear communication.

How do you keep your BLS and ACLS skills ready to use, not just current on paper?

What they are checking: Whether they take emergency readiness seriously, since float nurses may face emergencies anywhere.

What would you do

You'd float to sites like St. Luke's, Kenosha, Burlington or Summit. How do you get oriented to a surgical unit you've never worked on?

What they are checking: Whether they can become safe quickly in unfamiliar settings, which is the core skill of a float RN.

A patient in post-op shows signs of a drop in blood pressure and a rising heart rate. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can act on early signs of instability using their ACLS knowledge and escalate quickly.

You're given an assignment that includes a procedure you haven't done before. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about gaps in their skill instead of guessing on patient care.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a patient in pre-op, from arrival to handing them off to the OR team.

What they are checking: Whether they have solid pre-op experience, including safety checks like consent, allergies and NPO status.

In post-op, what are you watching for most closely in the first hour after a patient arrives from the OR?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot early complications like bleeding, airway problems or uncontrolled pain.

How do you teach a patient going home the same day about pain control, wound care and when to call?

What they are checking: Whether they can give clear discharge teaching, which prevents complications and readmissions.

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Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Ambulatory Schedule Details/Additional Information · Experience: 2 years Ambulatory RN (Pre- & Post-Op) Experience · Schedule: Self-Scheduled; day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments · Certifications Needed: BLS, ACLS · 0.0 FTE (Zero Assign); FLEX (Zero Assign) · Support Sites: Zone 2: St. Luke's, South Shore, Washington County, Grafton, West Allis Sinai; OR · Support Sites: Zone 3: St. Luke's, South Shore, Mount Pleasant, Summit, Kenosha, Lakeland, Burlington Pay Range: $50.00 - $50.00 Where You Will Work: Aurora Health (now part of Advocate Health) WI Resource Team is a multi‑site resource team supporting Ambulatory care across the Wisconsin division. Float RNs provide adaptable, high‑quality nursing care across multiple hospitals and units based on organizational need. Teammates must be flexible, skilled, and ready to deliver exceptional care in a wide variety of settings. We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; and ACLS • Experience: Minimum 2 years of Ambulatory RN (Pre- & Post-op) experience required Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes. • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures. • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. • 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 Minimum Job Requirements Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program. Certification / Registration / License • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. • Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. • Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. • Physical Abilities Testing may be required. • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. Preferred Job Requirements Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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