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Registered Nurse, Float Pool - Nights

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $34.45–$51.68 an hour · Full time

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

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About your past

Which units are you most and least comfortable floating to, and what do you do about the gaps?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their competencies, since safe floating depends on knowing limits.

How do you build trust with staff on a unit when you are the float nurse?

What they are checking: Whether they can fit into different teams quickly and be seen as a help, not a burden.

Tell me about a time you were floated and the unit was understaffed and chaotic. How did you manage?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and prioritize well when walking into a hard shift.

Why do you want to work float pool on nights instead of having a home unit?

What they are checking: Whether they truly want the variety and flexibility of float work and will stick with it.

What would you do

You get floated to a unit you have not worked on in months. What do you do in the first 30 minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they orient themselves fast, ask for help and find unit-specific resources before acting.

You are floated to a unit and given a patient whose care is outside your competency. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up through the chain of command instead of quietly accepting an unsafe assignment.

At night, a patient you just picked up has a blood pressure much lower than earlier readings. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on changes promptly and escalate rather than assume the earlier nurse knew.

A family member asks you questions about the plan and you are new to the patient. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they answer honestly, avoid guessing and get the right person to follow up.

About the work

How do you keep up with policy and procedure differences between units?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system for staying accurate when every unit does things a little differently.

How do you safely give a medication you do not give often on your home unit?

What they are checking: Whether they look it up, check with pharmacy or a peer and never guess.

How do you take report on patients you know nothing about so you have what you need?

What they are checking: Whether they ask the right questions during handoff to catch risks early.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW Provides compassionate nursing care to patients in a clinical setting while supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission and values. May include variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours. May also float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency. Performs other related duties as assigned. Schedule : 36 hours per week Shift : Nights ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients. · Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws practice act. · Documents according to standards of care. · Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. · Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and or clinic policy including patient and family instruction. · Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. · Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care. · Utilizes critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command. · Participates in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions and peer review process. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines) CERTIFICATION or LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days Other certification(s) per unit requirements. For example: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP Please view the link below for more information. http://youtu.be/SvgOVYNhcSI?si=diZSm6FiUjePXLqF PAY RANGE: $34.45 - $51.68 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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