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Resource Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool

Advocate Health · Green Bay, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

As an ICU float, you might be at St. Luke's one night and West Allis the next. How do you get oriented fast on a unit you've only been to once?

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable routine for learning a unit's layout, people and escalation path in the first hour.

Tell me about your ICU experience. What patient populations and drips are you most comfortable with, and where would you want support?

What they are checking: Whether they know the limits of their competence, which matters most for a nurse who floats between units.

Tell me about a time you recognized a patient was declining before the numbers made it obvious. What did you notice and what did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they trust and act on early clinical judgment rather than waiting for a crisis.

These are 12-hour night shifts with four weekend shifts in each scheduling period. How do you take care of yourself to stay sharp on nights?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for fatigue, which affects patient safety on night shift.

Tell me about a time you had to escalate a concern to a provider who didn't agree with you at first.

What they are checking: Whether they use a clear escalation structure and persist appropriately when a patient's safety is at stake.

What would you do

You're floated to a unit and given an assignment that includes a patient type you've never cared for, like a fresh CRRT patient. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about competency gaps safely instead of accepting an assignment they can't handle.

The unit staff seem to give the float nurse the toughest assignment. How would you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise fairness concerns professionally without damaging relationships with the teams they support.

How would you build trust with a charge nurse who has never worked with you before?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a float nurse earns credibility quickly through communication and reliability.

About the work

You get report on a patient on norepinephrine and vasopressin whose MAP keeps drifting below 65. Walk me through your thinking.

What they are checking: Whether they can assess and act on a deteriorating shock patient with sound hemodynamic reasoning.

Walk me through how you'd run the first few minutes of a code on an intubated patient before the team arrives, using your ACLS training.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead the opening of a resuscitation calmly, since float nurses may be the first at the bedside.

How do you handle different policies or equipment between hospitals, like different pump libraries or charting workflows?

What they are checking: Whether they check local policy instead of assuming every site works like the last one.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: ICU Schedule Details/Additional Information · Experience: 2 years ICU RN Experience · Schedule: Self-Scheduled; day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments · Certifications Needed : BLS, ACLS · 0.9 FTE; Full-Time · Shift: Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts) · Support Sites: Zone 1: Bay Area, Bay Care, Fond du lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Sheboygan Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Where You Will Work: Aurora Health (now part of Advocate Health) WI Resource Team is a multi‑site resource team supporting ICU care across the Wisconsin division. Float RNs provide adaptable, high‑quality nursing care across multiple hospitals and units based on organizational need. Teammates must be flexible, skilled, and ready to deliver exceptional care in a wide variety of settings. 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 certification issued by the American Heart Association; and ACLS • Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU RN experience required • Weekend Requirement (Friday 1900 – Monday 0700): 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule • Holiday Requirement : 2 holidays per year 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 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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