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Resource Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Float Pool

Aurora Health (now part of Advocate Health) WI Float Pool is a multi-site resource team supporting Medical Surgical (Med Surg) care across the Wisconsin division.

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · nights, 1900-0730 Shift: Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts)
Unit and setting
Medical Surgical float pool · Hospital Aurora Health (now part of Advocate Health) WI Float Pool is a multi-site resource team supporting Medical Surgical (Med Surg) care across the Wisconsin division.
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practiceRN license issued by state of practice
Term
Starts Oct 15, 2026 · Per Diem 0.0 FTE (Zero Assign); FLEX (Zero Assign)0.0 FTE (zero assign)

Do you qualify?

License
RN license issued by state of practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice
Certification
BLS (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; and ACLS
Certification
ACLS
Education
completion of accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Experience
minimum 2 years Med Surg RN experience Experience: Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical RN experience required

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 differentials, shift and weekend premiums
Extra pay
shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Bonus
incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
Eligibility
not benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: No
Pay reviews
base pay set within range by qualifications, skills, experience, 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 possible Opportunity for annual increases based on performancebased 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 AccountsFlexible 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 plans with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (3)
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match

The role and schedule

Floating
5-7 facilities, day-to-day floating or 6-week rotations Work across multiple (5-7) Aurora Health facilities through day-to-day floating or 6-week site rotations
Hours stated
Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts)
Weekends
1 weekend shift every 12 weeks 1 weekend shift every 12 weeks
On call
no on-call requirements Flexibility: Enjoy flexible self-scheduling, no on-call requirements, and only limited weekend and holiday requirement
Scheduling
Self-scheduling offered
Holidays
1 holiday per year 1 holiday per year
Travel
Zone 2 support sites Support Sites: Zone 2: St. Luke's, South Shore, Washington County, Grafton, West Allis Sinai; OR
Travel
Zone 3 support sites Support Sites: Zone 3: St. Luke's, South Shore, Mount Pleasant, Summit, Kenosha, Lakeland, Burlington
Details
self-scheduled Schedule: Self-Scheduled; day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments
Details
must schedule 12 hours every 6 weeks Must schedule at least 12 hours every 6 weeks (4, 8 or 12 hour shifts)

The workplace

Advocate 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 weekly hours, 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

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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

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Department

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hou rs Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Med/Surg Schedule Details/Additional Information ·

Experience

2 years Med/surg RN Experience ·

Schedule

Self-Scheduled; day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments

  • Certifications Needed: BLS, ACLS
  • 0.0 FTE (Zero Assign); FLEX (Zero Assign)
  • Shift: Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts)
  • Support Sites: Zone 2: St. Luke's, South Shore, Washington County, Grafton, West Allis Sinai; OR
  • Support Sites: Zone 3: St. Luke's, South Shore, Mount Pleasant, Summit, Kenosha, Lakeland, Burlington

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

Aurora Health (now part of Advocate Health) WI Float Pool is a multi‑site resource team supporting Medical Surgical (Med Surg) 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.

We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; and ACLS

Experience

Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical RN experience required

Perks of Working with the WI Float Pool

Travel‑nursing‑style variety — without the travel: Work across multiple (5-7) Aurora 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 Flexibility: Enjoy flexible self‑scheduling, no on‑call requirements, and only limited weekend and holiday requirement 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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