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Registered Nurse (RN): Internal Float Pool

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI

Posted Sep 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you floated to a unit you weren't very familiar with. How did you get up to speed fast enough to be useful and safe?

whether the candidate can orient quickly and knows how to ask for help without slowing the unit down

Give me an example of a time you had to build trust with a care team fast, on a unit where you were the outsider for the shift.

interpersonal skill and comfort being the newest, least-established person in the room every shift

Tell me about a time your assignment changed midway through a shift, maybe you got pulled to a different floor. How did you handle the handoff and keep patients safe during the transition?

adaptability and discipline around handoff communication under disruption

How do you keep your skills sharp across different specialties when you're not on any one unit long enough to build deep routine?

self-directed learning habits and ownership of competency maintenance

You mentioned interest in cross-training into a specialty like ICU, ER, or Women's Health. What draws you to float pool work specifically, rather than a permanent unit assignment?

genuine motivation for the float role versus using it as a stopgap

Describe a time you disagreed with another nurse or a physician about a patient's care plan. How did you handle it, especially as someone who may not have worked with them before?

conflict resolution skills in situations with less established rapport

Technical

What's your experience level with common med/surg equipment and workflows, things like PCA pumps, wound vacs, telemetry monitoring, or EMR systems like Epic?

baseline clinical and technical competency across the range of units they'd float to

Tell me about your acute care experience so far. How many years, what settings, and what kinds of patients have you cared for?

whether the candidate meets the minimum acute care experience bar and the depth behind it

Situational

Walk me into a typical night shift here. You show up and get assigned to a med/surg unit you haven't worked in a few weeks. What are the first things you do before you touch a patient?

whether they have a real process for safety checks and chart review when unfamiliar with a unit's routines

You're floated to a unit and the charge nurse hands you an assignment that includes a patient population you're not confident with, like a fresh post-op or a telemetry patient. What do you do?

whether they escalate scope-of-practice concerns instead of quietly struggling

It's 2 AM, you're on a unit you rarely work, and a patient starts to deteriorate. You don't know this team's usual response pattern. What do you do first?

clinical judgment and knowledge of rapid response protocols independent of unit familiarity

This role works 7 PM to 7:30 AM with every other weekend and some holidays. How have you managed fatigue and consistency on a night shift schedule in the past?

realistic understanding of the schedule demands and self-management on nights

If you floated to a unit and felt the assignment was unsafe given your current competencies, who would you go to and what would you say?

knowledge of the chain of communication and willingness to advocate for patient safety even as a temporary team member

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Department: 34021 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - House Supervisors Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 36 hours per week: 6-week self-scheduling 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Every other weekend rotation, Minimal Holiday rotation (1 winter, 1 Summer) Benefits: • Float Pool differential • Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour • Weekend differential: $4.00 per hour • Comprehensive and competitive benefit package • Tuition Assistance: up to $7,200 per calendar year • RN Referral for Advocate Aurora Teammates • Military/Veteran Friendly Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 1 Float Pool: Med/Surg Areas Aurora West Allis Medical Center, 8901 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, Wi. 53227 Where You Will Work: Aurora West Allis Medical Center’s Internal Float Pool Level 1: Work in various units within one (1) facility brings variety and learning to your practice. Everyday can be a new journey that may open doors to a new specialty area you may have never previously considered. Opportunity to cross-train in a second specialty such as ICU, ER or Women's Health. Our Internal Med/Surg Float RNs bring versatility, clinical strength, and teamwork to every shift, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care across multiple critical care areas within a single facility. Excellent opportunity to build your skill set, resume with showcasing your ability to be flexible, continue to build your practice and knowledge as an active learner in a wide variety of patient populations and be known for supporting the team as a knowledgeable and flexible resource. 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 1-year acute care RN experience (2 years strongly preferred) • Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across multiple care environments Education: Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) About This Location: • West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology. • Besides full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible. • Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+ • Age Friendly Health System Designation • Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award 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. This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed. #FloatPoolRN #AuroraRN #AdvocateAuroraRN #AuroraFloatPool 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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