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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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Behavioral

Walk me through a typical night shift on a med-surg unit where you're floating to a site you don't normally work. How do you get oriented fast enough to be safe?

whether the candidate has a real method for onboarding quickly at unfamiliar sites rather than just hoping it works out

Tell me about a time you walked onto a unit and immediately sensed something was off with a patient's condition. What did you do?

clinical judgment and pattern recognition under time pressure, which floats rely on since they don't know baseline for these patients

Describe a situation where you had to delegate a task to an LPN or nursing assistant you'd never worked with before. How did you make sure it got done safely?

comfort delegating to unfamiliar staff, a core skill when floating between teams constantly

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or another nurse about a care plan. How did you handle the conflict?

communication and conflict resolution skills, and whether the candidate advocates for patients appropriately

What draws you to a resource or float pool role instead of a permanent home unit, especially with the night shift and rotating assignments?

genuine motivation and fit for the instability and variety inherent in float work, versus using it as a stopgap

How do you keep your clinical skills sharp and stay current on evidence-based practice when you're not embedded in one unit's council or quality initiatives?

commitment to professional development despite the isolation of floating rather than being anchored to one team

Technical

Since this is a self-scheduled float position across multiple sites, how do you keep track of each site's specific policies, code teams, or documentation quirks?

organizational systems for managing variability across St. Luke's, South Shore, Washington County, Grafton, and West Allis Sinai

Tell me about your experience with ACLS in real practice, not just the certification. Have you had to run or assist with a code on a med-surg floor?

actual applied competence versus just holding the certification

How do you approach documenting in an EHR system that might be configured slightly differently from what you used at your last assignment?

adaptability with electronic health record systems across different facilities

Situational

You've got five med-surg patients and one starts decompensating while another's family is demanding an update. How do you prioritize in that moment?

triage and time management skills specific to a busy multi-patient assignment

How do you handle it when the charge nurse or staff on a unit you're floating to are unsure what to hand off to you, or seem hesitant to trust a float nurse with certain tasks?

ability to build quick credibility and navigate team dynamics as an outsider on someone else's unit

A patient on your unit needs a sliding transfer and you don't have a second person immediately available. What do you do?

judgment about safety protocols and willingness to wait for proper support rather than cutting corners

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The full job description

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Department: 34148 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team WI: Med Surg Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Med/Surg Schedule Details/Additional Information (Multi-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 • 0.9 FTE; Full-Time • Shift:   Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts) • Support Sites:   Zone 2:  St. Luke's, South Shore, Washington County, Grafton, West Allis Sinai 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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