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Resource Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Weekend Program Float Pool

Float RNs provide adaptable, high-quality nursing care across multiple hospitals and units based on organizational need.

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Nights, 1900-0730 · Weekend Program (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or standard 0.9 FTE schedule Shift: Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts) Schedule: Weekend Program (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or Standard 0.9 FTE schedule36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital supporting Emergency Department (ED) care across the Wisconsin division
License
RN license 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 servicesActive RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license
Term
Per Diem Status: Full timeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license 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 Check your license
Certification
BLS
Certification
ACLS Certifications Needed : BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Certification
PALS
Certification
TNCC
Education
Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Experience
1 year of clinical nursing experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Experience
2 years Emergency Department RN experience Experience: 2 years Emergency Department RN Experience
Also asks
Lift and support 35 pounds Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Preferred

Education
BSN Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

What it pays

Float differential
Competitive compensation: Includes base pay, float differentials, shift and weekend premiums Competitive compensation: Includes base pay, float differentials, shift and weekend premiums
Extra pay
Float, shift and weekend premiums
Eligibility
Benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay reviews
Base pay set by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsDefined contribution retirement with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (6)
  • Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family benefits
  • Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match
  • Float differentials
  • Shift and weekend premiums

The role and schedule

Floating
May float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in service area May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
Floating
5-7 facilities through daily floating or 6-week rotations Work across multiple (5-7) Advocate Health facilities through day-to-day floating or 6-week site rotations
Day to day
Monitors patient conditions and adjusts care plans Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Day to day
Engages in unit councils and quality initiatives Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Day to day
May administer medications, treatments, and therapies May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Day to day
Delegates to RNs, LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
Day to day
Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
Weekends
Limited weekend requirements Benefits & flexibility: Enjoy flexible self-scheduling, no on-call requirements, and limited weekend and holiday requirements
On call
No on-call requirements
Holidays
Limited holiday requirements
Employment
0.9 FTE; Full-Time 0.9 FTE; Full-Time
Travel
Zone 1 support sites: Bay Area, Bay Care, Fond du lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Sheboygan Support Sites: Zone 1: Bay Area, Bay Care, Fond du lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Sheboygan
Travel
5-7 facilities through daily floating or 6-week rotations
Details
Fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Details
May perform restraint and verbal de-escalation Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Details
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.

The workplace

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

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Original listing

Posted on Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.’s careers page.

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Department
34110 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team: WI
Status
Full time
Benefits eligible
Yes
Hou rs per week
36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Emergency Department Schedule Details/Additional Information ·

Experience

2 years Emergency Department RN Experience ·

Schedule

Weekend Program (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or Standard 0.9 FTE schedule

  • Certifications Needed : BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
  • 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 Emergency Department (ED) 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.

Perks of Working with the Resource Team

Travel‑nursing‑style variety — without the travel: Work across multiple (5-7) Advocate Health facilities through day‑to‑day floating or 6‑week site rotations Fresh, dynamic work environment: Exposure to various departments and patient populations helps prevent routine fatigue and keeps work exciting Career‑building

experience

Demonstrates adaptability, competence, and the ability to manage diverse clinical situations Competitive

compensation

Includes base pay, float differentials, shift and weekend premiums Benefits & flexibility: Enjoy flexible self‑scheduling, no on‑call requirements, and limited weekend and holiday requirements 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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