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Registered Nurse (RN) Float - Specialty Clinics

Advocate Health · Green Bay, WI

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a day where you had to float into a clinic you'd never worked in before. How did you get oriented fast enough to be safe?

whether the candidate has a repeatable strategy for onboarding quickly to unfamiliar environments rather than just winging it

Tell me about a time you walked into a clinic and the workflow, charting system, or supply setup was completely different from what you expected. What did you do first?

prioritization and safety instincts when normal routines don't apply

Tell me about a time a permanent staff member on a unit was resistant to a float nurse being there. How did you handle the relationship?

interpersonal resilience and professionalism when floats face friction or reduced trust

Describe a time you caught an error or unsafe practice at a clinic you were just floating into for the day. What did you do?

willingness to speak up despite being the newcomer, and judgment about when and how to intervene

Technical

How do you keep your assessment and IV insertion skills sharp when you're not doing the same procedures every day in the same specialty?

whether the candidate maintains hands-on competency across varied clinical contexts rather than relying on repetition

What's your process for a sliding transfer that requires a second person, when you don't know the regular staff's routine for that?

practical knowledge of safe patient handling technique and comfort directing an ad hoc team

How do you decide what to document and hand off when your shift ends at a clinic where you might not be back for weeks?

discipline around documentation and continuity of care despite lack of ongoing relationship with the patient

What does evidence-based practice look like to you day to day, especially when you're moving between different specialty settings with different protocols?

depth of clinical reasoning versus rote rule-following, and ability to translate EBP across varied contexts

Situational

This role floats across specialty clinics with hours that can start at 6:45am and different sites each week. How do you personally handle that kind of variability?

realistic self-assessment of adaptability and whether they've actually sustained this pace before, not just claimed flexibility

Say you're floated to a specialty clinic and a patient's condition starts changing quickly, but you don't know that clinic's escalation process or who the covering provider is. What do you do?

clinical judgment and willingness to ask for help versus guessing under pressure

A patient becomes agitated and you need to de-escalate before things get physical. Walk me through how you'd handle that in a clinic setting where staff may not know you yet.

de-escalation technique and ability to coordinate with unfamiliar staff during a safety event

You're told you'll need to travel to a different site with short notice, two to four times a month. How do you plan for that kind of unpredictability in your personal schedule?

logistical realism about the travel demand and whether they've thought through the tradeoffs

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The full job description

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Department: 09120 AMG Greenbriar - General Administration Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday: Hours vary from 6:45am - 5:15pm. • Occasional travel (approx 2-4/month) • Includes float pay - $4/hr Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Where You Will Work :   Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of   Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.       We’re   Looking For:   Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing   Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices   Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association   Minimum   of 1 year of RN experience is preferred. - Change       What   You’ll   Do:   Schedule:   Monday - Friday - hours vary from 6:45am - 5:15pm As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care   in accordance with   established standards, policies, and procedures.       Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and   skills   communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.       About This Location:   You’ll find both primary care and specialty services at Aurora BayCare Health Center. Our experienced doctors and professional staff combine state-of-the-art medical technology with compassionate understanding.       Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.    At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community,   you’ll   join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.   You’ll   be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether   you're   at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education,   you’ll   help shape the future of health—because here,   we’re   redefining care for you, for us, for all.       Your feedback matters.   Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.   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.       Ready to Take the Next Step:   Apply Now!   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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