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Resource Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through the last time you floated to a unit you weren't familiar with. How did you get up to speed fast enough to be useful?

whether the candidate can adapt quickly to unfamiliar unit layouts, staff, and patient populations without a long ramp-up

Tell me about a time you had a full med-surg assignment and one patient suddenly deteriorated. How did you juggle the rest of your patients while responding?

prioritization and safety judgment under a realistic med-surg workload

Describe a situation where you disagreed with another RN or a charge nurse about a care decision. How did you handle it?

conflict resolution skills and ability to collaborate as a temporary team member

Give me an example of a time you had to speak up about a safety concern, even though it wasn't a popular thing to say in the moment.

willingness to advocate for patient safety despite social pressure, especially important for a nurse who lacks unit seniority

How do you stay current on evidence-based med-surg practices and unit council initiatives when you're not permanently assigned to one unit?

commitment to professional development despite the fragmented nature of a float role

Technical

What's your process for double-checking a medication or protocol you're less familiar with because it's not the standard on your home unit?

clinical safety habits and willingness to verify rather than guess in unfamiliar settings

Tell me about your experience with ACLS in a real code or rapid response situation. What was your role?

actual hands-on comfort with ACLS beyond just holding the certification

What's your system for keeping documentation accurate and current when you're moving between units or facilities with different EHR setups or workflows?

documentation discipline and adaptability across systems

Two years of med-surg experience is required for this role. What kinds of patient acuity and conditions have you managed regularly, and how confident do you feel handling a full med-surg night shift solo?

whether actual clinical experience matches the acuity and independence this role demands

Situational

You show up for a night shift and find out you're being sent to a site you've never worked before, with a different charting workflow. What do you do in the first thirty minutes?

practical strategy for orienting fast in a resource pool role that spans multiple facilities

How do you approach delegating to an LPN or a nurse aide when you're brand new to a unit and don't know their skill level yet?

ability to delegate safely and appropriately without the benefit of established relationships

As a float nurse, you're often the newest person on the unit that night. How do you build enough trust with the permanent staff to work as a real team?

interpersonal skill and comfort operating as an outsider within an established team

You're assigned to a unit you rarely go to and a patient's family is upset about wait times and communication. How do you de-escalate that?

communication and de-escalation skills with patients and families under stress

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The full job description

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Department: 34148 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team WI: Med Surg Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Med/Surg Schedule Details/Additional Information (Mult-site Float Pool) • Experience:   2 years Med/surg RN Experience • Schedule: Self-Scheduled; day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments • Certifications Needed: BLS, ACLS • 0.6 FTE; Part-time • Shift:   Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts) • Support Sites:   Zone 3:  St. Luke's, South Shore, Mount Pleasant, Summit, Kenosha, Lakeland, Burlington 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 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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