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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 into a unit you weren't used to. How did you get up to speed fast enough to be safe?

whether the candidate has a real process for orienting quickly rather than just claiming adaptability

Describe a time you disagreed with a charge nurse or another team member about a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

conflict handling and whether they escalate concerns appropriately without becoming a problem on someone else's unit

Tell me about a night shift where things went sideways fast, a patient decompensated or something unexpected happened. What did you do first?

clinical judgment and composure under pressure on night shift with less immediate backup

How do you introduce yourself to a team on a unit you rarely work, and how do you earn their trust within the first hour of the shift?

interpersonal skill and self-awareness about being the outsider on a unit

Have you done any charge nurse work or informal leadership on a shift? What did that look like?

leadership readiness, since the role includes charge nurse cross-training

Tell me about a time you had to give a handoff report to a team that didn't know you and had limited time. How did you make sure nothing got lost?

communication rigor in handoffs, which is higher risk for float staff moving between units

Technical

Tell me about your experience with telemetry monitoring. What kind of rhythm changes have you caught and acted on?

actual clinical competency in telemetry, since this is a core unit they'll float into

What's your experience with ICU-level patients who have transfer orders? Have you ever had to manage one before the transfer actually happened?

comfort with higher acuity than standard med-surg, since float pool may cover ICU overflow

What's your comfort level with IV ultrasound and starting difficult IV access, and have you used it in practice?

specific technical skill named in the training list, checking current baseline versus what needs training

What does your experience with Med-Surg patients tell you about the biggest safety risks on that unit, and how do you watch for them?

depth of med-surg clinical knowledge given the 18 to 24 month experience requirement

Situational

Say you're floated to the ED boarding area and you have four boarded patients with very different needs, plus a new admission is about to arrive. How do you prioritize?

triage and prioritization skill under the specific ambiguity of a boarding unit

If you arrive on a floor and the unit's workflow for something basic, like documentation or med pass, is different from what you're used to, how do you handle that in the moment?

flexibility and humility when entering someone else's established routine

How would you handle a patient who is escalating verbally and possibly becoming physically aggressive, especially if you're less familiar with that unit's de-escalation protocols?

safety judgment and knowledge of de-escalation versus restraint procedures

With self-scheduling and a required weekend every six weeks plus holiday rotations, how do you think about balancing that kind of unpredictable schedule?

realistic buy-in to the scheduling demands rather than surface agreement

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Department: 34112 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Staffing Office Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • 0.6 FTE - Night shift • 12 hour shifts - 7:00 pm - 7:30 am • Weekend and holiday rotations per float pool requirements 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 and shift differentials • 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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