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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Float Pool

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 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.

Behavioral

Walk me through a shift where you had to float to a unit you weren't as familiar with. How did you get oriented fast enough to be safe?

whether the candidate has a real method for closing knowledge gaps quickly rather than just winging it

Tell me about a time you had to jump between very different patient acuities in the same day, say a stable post-op patient and then someone decompensating. How did you manage your attention and priorities?

ability to triage and reprioritize under a fast-changing, mixed-acuity load, which is the core demand of this float role

Describe a time a team on a unit you were new to didn't fully trust you yet, or treated you like an outsider. How did you build credibility during that shift?

interpersonal resilience and ability to earn trust quickly with rotating teams who don't know the float nurse

Give me an example of a handoff you gave or received that went badly, or almost caused an error. What happened and what did you change?

quality of communication practices, which matter more for float nurses since every handoff is with a team that doesn't already know them

What draws you to float pool work specifically, instead of settling into one home unit?

whether the motivation matches the reality of constant variability, since float burnout is common when people expect a stable routine

Technical

What's your comfort level right now with telemetry rhythm interpretation and recognizing changes that need immediate action?

actual current competency in reading strips and acting on them, since floating includes tele without always having a dedicated monitor tech

What's your experience with IV insertion using ultrasound guidance, and are you comfortable being trained further on that here?

baseline technical skill against a specific tool mentioned in the posting and openness to the training they offer

Tell me about your experience with ACLS situations, like a rapid response or code. What was your role and what did you do?

hands-on emergency response experience and composure under acute crisis, relevant since float nurses cover high-acuity units

Situational

You show up to Telemetry after spending the last three shifts on Med-Surg, and report tells you two patients are on drips you haven't touched in a while. What do you do before you take report?

whether the person proactively verifies their own competency and asks for backup instead of assuming they'll figure it out

If you floated to a unit and the charge nurse assigned you a patient load that felt outside your scope, like an ICU transfer-order patient you didn't feel ready for, how would you handle that conversation?

whether they can advocate for patient safety and push back appropriately without being passive or combative

An ED boarding patient is under your care but the unit workflow, charting, and even call light system are different from what you're used to. How do you make sure nothing falls through the cracks?

attention to detail and systems awareness when normal routines and cues aren't available

You have a patient who's escalating verbally and becoming a safety risk. Walk me through how you'd de-escalate before things got to the point of needing restraints.

practical skill in verbal de-escalation, which the posting explicitly lists as a physical/behavioral requirement

How do you feel about self-scheduling with required weekend and holiday rotation, and fitting in the two Fridays every six weeks?

realistic buy-in to the specific scheduling structure rather than a generic yes to flexibility

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Department: 34112 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Staffing Office Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Self-schedule with 2 Fridays required per 6-week schedule period Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Internal Float Pool Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53215 Where You Will Work: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Internal Float Pool is a dynamic, highly skilled team supporting Medical-Surgical (Med Surg), Telemetry (Tele), and ED Boarding departments.  Our Internal Float RNs bring versatility, clinical strength, and teamwork to every shift, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care across multiple specialty areas within a single facility. 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 (AHA) • Experience: Minimum 18 months of Med Surg or Telemetry RN experience ( 2 years strongly preferred ) • Flexibility and ability to meet the following scheduling expectations per 6‑week period: • Self-Scheduling • 1 weekend (Sat-Sun Shifts) • Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across multiple care environments What You’ll Do: As a skilled and compassionate Internal Float RN, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and coordinating comprehensive patient care across several high‑acuity units. Responsibilities include: • Floating between Med/Surg, Telemetry, and ED Boarding units, may float to ICU caring for patients with transfer orders • Providing safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in fast‑paced environments • Quickly adapting to each unit’s workflow and supporting teams with professionalism and clinical excellence • Demonstrating strong communication, sound decision‑making, and leadership skills • Supporting efforts to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience Perks of Joining the Internal Float Pool: • No more “same‑ole routine”: Work across various units within one facility —keeping each shift fresh, exciting, and full of opportunities to grow • Career‑building experience: Float nurses gain a strong clinical foundation that reflects adaptability, versatility, and readiness for advancement • Competitive compensation: Base rate + internal float differential • Flexible self‑scheduling and a minimal holiday rotation (1 summer + 1 winter holiday) • Full benefits‑eligible position with health, dental, vision, and retirement plans • Exposure to multiple specialties—ideal for long‑term career growth and skill expansion Training & Development: Internal Float RNs receive ongoing specialty training, which may include: • ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support • NIHSS – National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale • IV Ultrasound • Charge Nurse cross‑training to strengthen leadership and unit support skills About This Location: The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job posting 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. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply now and join a team where every shift brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. 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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