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RN, Registered Nurse | Clinic Float Pool

As a Clinic Float Pool RN, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care across multiple ambulatory departments, including primary care and specialty care areas.

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM72 hours per two weeks
Unit and setting
Float-Pool · ClinicDeliver evidence-based nursing care for diverse ambulatory patient populations
License
RN licenseRN license to practice in Wisconsin upon hire
Term
Permanent FTE: Full-time; 0.9 (72 hours per two weeks)Full-time, 0.9 FTE

Do you qualify?

License
RN license to practice in Wisconsin upon hire Check your license
License
RN license to practice in Minnesota within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire RN license to practice in Minnesota and Iowa within 3 months of hire
License
RN license to practice in Iowa within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
6+ months of previous nursing experience

What it pays

Float differential
Float Pool Differential: $2.50/hour Float Pool Differential: $2.50/hour
Extra pay
Float Pool Differential: $2.50/hour
Pay reviews
Experience-based increases above starting pay Starting Pay: $31.98/hour (plus experience-based increases)

Benefits

  • Benefits401(k) with matchComprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance, and family-focused wellness programs
  • BenefitsPaid time off
  • BenefitsCompetitive health insurance
  • BenefitsFamily-focused wellness programs
  • BenefitsAccess to Career Development CenterCareer growth opportunities, including access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate and advance your career
  • Emplify Health Career Development Center access

The role and schedule

Day to day
Deliver evidence-based nursing care for diverse ambulatory patient populations Deliver evidence-based nursing care for diverse ambulatory patient populations
Day to day
Phone triage, MyChart communication, medication refills, and occasional procedures Help ensure patients receive exceptional care through phone triage, MyChart communication, medication refills, and occasional procedures
Day to day
Adapt to daily department assignments based on organizational needs Adapt to daily department assignments based on organizational needs
Day to day
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth daily operations Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth daily operations
Floating
Deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support Float Pool nurses are deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support to help teams maintain seamless operations and uninterrupted patient care.
Floating
Exposure to 4-6 departments in first year Growth & Variety: Exposure to 4-6 departments in your first year
Hours stated
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | No weekends, holidays, or on-call obligations
Weekends
No weekends No weekends, holidays, or on-call obligations
On call
No on-call obligations
Holidays
No holidays
Travel
Secondary sites: Onalaska and regional clinics Secondary Locations: Onalaska and regional clinics (travel tailored to home location whenever possible)
Details
Float pool of 30 RNs and 20 MAs The Clinic Float Pool is a strong group of 30 RNs and 20 MAs that values connection, support, and teamwork.

The workplace

15 Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base 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 is patient load handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on 15 Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs’ careers page.

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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36 RN, Registered Nurse | Clinic Float Pool Primary Location: La Crosse WI Secondary Locations: Onalaska and regional clinics (travel tailored to home location whenever possible) FTE: Full-time; 0.9 (72 hours per two weeks)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | No weekends, holidays, or on-call obligations

About the Role

As a Clinic Float Pool RN, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care across multiple ambulatory departments, including primary care and specialty care areas. Float Pool nurses are deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support to help teams maintain seamless operations and uninterrupted patient care. Expect meaningful variety, flexibility, and learning across specialties.

The Clinic Float Pool is a strong group of 30 RNs and 20 MAs that values connection, support, and teamwork. Why Join Us? Consistent Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM No Weekends or Holidays Starting Pay: $31.98/hour (plus experience-based increases) Float Pool Differential: $2.50/hour Growth & Variety: Exposure to 4–6 departments in your first year Supportive Team Culture: Frequent huddles, mentorship, and a “we’ve got this” mindset—even on the toughest days Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance, and family-focused wellness programs Career growth opportunities, including access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate and advance your career

What You’ll Do

Deliver evidence-based nursing care for diverse ambulatory patient populations Help ensure patients receive exceptional care through phone triage, MyChart communication, medication refills, and occasional procedures Adapt to daily department assignments based on organizational needs Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth daily operations What You’ll Need

Required

  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • RN license to practice in Wisconsin upon hire
  • RN license to practice in Minnesota and Iowa within 3 months of hire

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 6+ months of previous nursing experience Ideal Candidate Profile Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in multiple departments and adjusting to daily changes Strong Communication

Skills

Ability to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with teams Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Anticipates needs, prioritizes effectively, and navigates multiple systems Positive Attitude & Team Spirit: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and contributes to a supportive team culture Willingness to Learn: Open to gaining experience across various specialties and patient populations Why Join Emplify Health? At Emplify Health, we believe in caring for people in ways that truly make a difference. Guided by our mission—“Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating”—we create an environment where compassion, adaptability, and teamwork thrive.

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future.

Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. Ready to join a team that values growth, flexibility, and collaboration—while making an immediate impact where it’s needed most? Apply today and help us keep patient care moving without missing a beat.

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In La Crosse, WI

La Crosse, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,010/mo
Household income
$55,866/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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