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Flex Resource Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool (PRN)

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

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Walk me through the last time you floated to a unit you didn't know well. How did you get oriented fast enough to keep patients safe?

What they are checking: whether the candidate has a real strategy for quickly establishing situational awareness in unfamiliar environments, which is the core demand of a float pool role

Tell me about a patient whose condition was declining and the signs weren't obvious at first. What did you notice and what did you do?

What they are checking: clinical judgment and vigilance, since floats often lack the baseline familiarity a regular staff nurse has

Tell me about a time you had to delegate a task to an LPN or unlicensed assistive staff member you'd just met that shift. How did you decide what to hand off?

What they are checking: judgment about safe delegation without the trust built from working alongside familiar coworkers

Tell me about a time you had to speak up about a safety concern on a unit, maybe one you didn't normally work on. What happened?

What they are checking: willingness to advocate for patient safety even without established relationships or authority on a unit

Describe a shift where things fell apart fast, maybe a rapid response or a code. What was your role and how did you stay effective?

What they are checking: composure and functional performance under acute crisis conditions

What would you do

Say you're dropped into an ICU at a facility you've never worked at, and you're assigned two critical patients on vasoactive drips. What do you do in the first fifteen minutes of your shift?

What they are checking: practical triage and prioritization skills when starting cold in a new environment

How do you handle it when a unit's charge nurse or team has a way of doing things that's different from what you're used to?

What they are checking: adaptability and humility when working under unfamiliar protocols and personalities

If you're floated to a unit and a permanent staff nurse questions your competence or pushes back on your assignment, how do you handle that conversation?

What they are checking: conflict resolution and professionalism under the specific friction float nurses often face

This role means picking up shifts across multiple sites with limited notice, including a weekend every twelve weeks and one holiday a year. What does that kind of schedule actually look like for you day to day?

What they are checking: realistic expectations and personal readiness for the unpredictability and demands of a PRN float schedule

About the work

What's your experience managing ventilators, titrating drips, and running hemodynamic monitoring in the ICU?

What they are checking: baseline competency with core ICU equipment and interventions since the role expects immediate independent function

Walk me through how you'd document care in an EHR system you haven't used before, especially during a busy shift.

What they are checking: comfort learning new systems quickly and prioritizing accurate documentation despite time pressure

How do you keep your assessment skills sharp across different patient populations and acuity levels when your assignments change constantly?

What they are checking: self-directed learning and clinical range needed for a multi-site float role

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34110 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team: WI Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: ICU Schedule Details/Additional Information · Experience: 2 years ICU RN 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) · Shift: Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts) · 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 ICU 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 ICU RN experience required • Weekend Requirement (Friday 1900 – Monday 0700): 1 weekend shift per 2 scheduled periods • Holiday Requirement : 1 Holiday per year 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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