Registered Nurse – Float B
Posted Aug 14 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour evenings4 shifts · 32 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Float B · Hospice
- License
- RN license RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice).
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice).
- License
- Valid WI Drivers’ License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.
- Certification
- Minimum Qualifications & Certification/
- Also asks
- Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Also asks
- Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems.
- Also asks
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Also asks
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
- Also asks
- Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations.
- Also asks
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures.
- Also asks
- Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
- Also asks
- Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures.
- Also asks
- Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.
Preferred
- Education
- Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible spending options
- Paid time off
More benefits (13)
- Extended illness and injury bank
- Bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness membership reimbursement
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Group life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
- Overtime opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Education assistance
- Leadership development programs
- Board certification/recertification cost coverage (CHPN)
The role and schedule
- Floating
- Floats to other units
- Hours stated
- Full-time 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., four days per week. Weekend coverage is required every fourth weekend from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. in Triage
- Weekends
- Every fourth weekend
- On call
- On-call rotation
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What are the holiday requirements?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
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Registered Nurse - Float
At Unity, we believe exceptional care begins with meaningful relationships. For more than 48 years, we've been honored to provide compassionate hospice and palliative care to patients and families throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Our team is guided by the values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability, creating a supportive workplace where every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference each day.
The Float B registered nurse is responsible for rotating duties between the community, the Meng Residence, and the Triage department depending on staffing needs. This includes completing skilled nursing assessments within the community or at the Meng Residence as well as providing safe and effective telephone advice, care instructions, and directions to the appropriate level of care. The Float B nurse works collaboratively with the primary care teams, interdisciplinary team, and schedule coordinators to achieve high-quality patient standards.
Schedule
Full-time 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., four days per week. Weekend coverage is required every fourth weekend from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. in Triage, with the option to work weekend shifts from home. The position also includes an on-call rotation of approximately 10–15 shifts per year and coverage for approximately 2–3 holidays per year.
Key Job
Duties
Provide skilled nursing assessment and appropriate intervention Update the plan of care as necessary and review care plans with patient and family Respond to urgent patient/family needs in collaboration with triage nursing staff Initiate crisis care as needed Report appropriate findings and significant changes to the primary team, attending physician and primary caregiver Provide education to patient/family members on disease progression, symptom management, medication and other associated patient care needs Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders Mange individual patient medication and Residence contingency medications Record all received orders to the Electronic Medical Record and initiate follow up as needed Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff Communicate with interdisciplinary team members Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA Complete new patient admissions as needed Telephone triage and follow-up to patient care related contacts Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications Fax/call new and refill prescriptions according to physician orders Coordinate volunteer deliveries
Why Unity? Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits!
Health: We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options.
Life: Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.
Security: For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.
Compensation
We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.
Career: Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.
Unity’s Nurse Fellowship Residency Program supports all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, through a comprehensive 9-month curriculum designed to build essential hospice skills and foundational knowledge.
Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs and CHPLN for LPNs (after 3 years of employment).
All new employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire.
For a full list of
benefits
https://unityhospice.org/careers
Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Certification/
Licensure
Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred. RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice). Valid WI Drivers’ License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook) Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.
What's around it?
Green Bay, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $932/mo
- Household income
- $66,206/yr, all local households, not nurse pay