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Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Health Float Pool

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

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you floated to a unit you weren't familiar with. How did you get up to speed fast enough to take a safe patient assignment?

whether the candidate has a real strategy for orienting quickly on unfamiliar units, since this role floats constantly between med/surg, peds, NICU, and postpartum

Tell me about a time a charge nurse or coworker on an unfamiliar unit gave you an assignment you weren't confident handling. What did you say and do?

whether the candidate can advocate for patient safety and set boundaries without damaging working relationships as a temporary team member

Describe a shift where a patient's condition changed quickly and you had to adjust the care plan on the fly.

clinical assessment skills and composure during acute change, core to the nursing process this role emphasizes

Tell me about a conflict you had with another nurse or team member and how you resolved it.

conflict resolution and communication skills, since floating means constantly working with new teams that may be territorial about their unit

Have you had to physically assist with a patient transfer or de-escalate an agitated patient? Walk me through what happened.

comfort with the physical demands and safety intervention skills listed in the job requirements

What does the ANA Code of Ethics mean to you in a practical sense, maybe a time you had to make a call that tested it?

ethical grounding and whether the candidate can translate a professional standard into a real decision

Why float pool specifically, and how do you think working across women's health and med/surg together will suit you compared to staying on one unit?

genuine motivation for the float role and self-awareness about the tradeoffs of not having one home unit

Technical

What's your experience with newborn or pediatric patients, even if it wasn't your primary unit?

actual comfort level with the age-specific care this float pool occasionally requires, since the posting lists occasional peds and NICU coverage

What does documentation look like for you during a busy shift with a heavy admission or discharge load?

EHR discipline and whether documentation habits hold up under volume rather than falling behind

Situational

Walk me through how you'd prioritize your first hour on a med/surg unit if you're covering for someone else and you have four patients with different acuity levels.

time management and clinical triage skills under an unfamiliar assignment

Say you're floated to postpartum and a new mother's vitals suggest early signs of hemorrhage, but you haven't worked that unit in months. What do you do first?

clinical judgment and willingness to escalate or ask for help rather than guess in an unfamiliar specialty

How do you typically delegate tasks to an LPN or a nursing assistant when you're new to a team and don't know their skill level yet?

judgment around safe delegation when trust and familiarity haven't been built

This role works 7pm to 7:30am, three nights a week plus weekend and holiday rotation. What has your experience with night shift and rotating weekends been like, and how do you manage it?

realistic fit with the schedule and whether the candidate has sustained a similar pattern before

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The full job description

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Department: 34131 BayCare Leased Employees - Womens Health Float Pool Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1900-0730 three days a week, weekend and holiday rotation. Floating is mainly Med/Surg patients with occasional pediatrics, NICU, and post-partum. Prefer M/S or WH experience. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes. • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures. • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards Minimum Job Requirements  Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.  Certification / Registration / License  • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.  • Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.  • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.   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.  Preferred Job Requirements  Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)  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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