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Registered Nurse - Float Pool 1

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the units you have worked on and which ones you feel ready to float to here in Appleton.

What they are checking: Breadth of experience and honest self-assessment, since float nurses must be safe on many units.

How do you build trust quickly with a team that does not know you?

What they are checking: Relationship skills that help float nurses get support and fit in fast.

How do you stay current on policies and practices across many units?

What they are checking: Commitment to learning and keeping multiple competencies up to date.

Tell me about a time you helped a busy unit when you were floated there.

What they are checking: Teamwork and a helpful attitude that make float nurses valued.

What do you like about floating, and what is hard about it for you?

What they are checking: Self-awareness about whether the float role fits their strengths over time.

What would you do

You arrive on a unit you rarely work on. What do you do in the first 15 minutes?

What they are checking: Quick orientation habits like finding the charge nurse, crash cart and unit routines.

You are asked to take a patient type you are not trained for. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Knowing their competencies and speaking up to keep patients safe.

A unit's routine is different from what you are used to. How do you adapt?

What they are checking: Flexibility and respect for unit practices without lowering safety standards.

How do you handle a heavy assignment on an unfamiliar unit?

What they are checking: Prioritization and asking for help early rather than falling behind.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a patient you have never met at the start of a shift.

What they are checking: A thorough, organized assessment that catches problems early on any unit.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Float Pool Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: SCHEDULE: Workdays: Sun - Sat Work Hours: 12-hour Night Shift Weekend/Holiday rotation required KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Straight Nights; 1900-0700 Perk about the role: • Premium pay. • Full time benefits working only 10 days a month • Straight shifts. • Opportunity to get experience in more departments like Med Surge, Cardiac, Neuro, and Oncology. • Roughly 90% of your shifts will be at the Neenah or Appleton hospital. Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and multi-disciplinary team. Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years of hire. • Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting. • Experience with Float Pool and/or Resource teams in healthcare settings. • Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification may be exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. • Occasional high noise level in work environment. • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents. • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients . • Use of computers throughout work day Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Nights

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