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Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical/Telemetry 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

Tell me about a shift where you floated to a unit you weren't used to. How did you get oriented fast enough to keep patients safe?

whether the candidate has a real method for absorbing a new unit's layout and workflow quickly rather than just hoping for the best

Tell me about a time a unit's staff was less than welcoming to you as a float nurse. How did you handle it?

resilience and interpersonal skill working as an outsider on someone else's turf, shift after shift

Describe a time you had to quickly learn a new charting system or unit-specific protocol. What did you do when you got stuck?

adaptability to different documentation systems and comfort asking for help without stalling care

Tell me about a time you disagreed with another nurse or charge nurse about a patient's plan of care. What happened?

conflict resolution skills and whether they can advocate for patients without becoming a problem for permanent staff

Tell me about a time you had to speak up during a code or rapid response even though you weren't the primary nurse for that patient.

willingness to act decisively and communicate clearly in high-stakes moments as a temporary team member

What draws you to float pool work specifically, rather than staying on one home unit?

genuine motivation and fit for the variety and lack of routine this job is built around

Technical

What's your experience reading telemetry strips, and can you describe a time you caught a rhythm change that needed action?

actual competency with cardiac monitoring, not just comfort saying the word telemetry

How many years of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience do you have, and what kinds of patients have you cared for most often?

whether the candidate actually meets the 18-month to 2-year experience bar this role requires

How comfortable are you with IV starts, including using ultrasound guidance, and what's been your experience with difficult sticks?

hands-on skill level relevant to the IV ultrasound training this role provides, and honesty about current gaps

Situational

Walk me through how you'd prioritize your first hour on a Med/Surg unit if you're handed four patients you've never met, including one who just came back from a telemetry transfer.

clinical prioritization and triage skills under the pressure of unfamiliar patients and time constraints

If you're on an ED boarding assignment and a boarded patient starts to deteriorate but the unit's usual resources aren't readily available to you, what do you do?

judgment about escalation and knowing who to call when the safety net looks different from your home unit

If you get a patient with transfer orders to ICU level of care while you're floating, what's your process for making sure the handoff is safe?

understanding of escalation of care and communication protocols during a critical transition

This role asks you to self-schedule, work one weekend every six weeks, and pick up a summer and winter holiday. How do you think about balancing that kind of flexibility with your own life?

realistic buy-in to the float pool's scheduling demands before it becomes a retention problem

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34112 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Staffing Office Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: St. Luke’s Internal Level 1 Float Pool Schedule Details/Additional Information • Experience: 1 to 2 years Med/surg RN Experience; strongly prefer 18-months to 2 years’ experience • Schedule: 12-hour shifts; Self-Scheduled • Shift: 3rd Shift (1900-0730) • Certifications Needed: BLS • Support Site(s):  St. Luke’s Medical Center Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 1 Float Pool Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53215-4330 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. 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. 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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