Flex Resource Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Float Pool (PRN)

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Flex Resource Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department Float Pool and provides nursing care across designated support sites in Zone 3. Assignments may involve day-to-day floating or six-week float assignments. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, while partnering with patients, families, and the care team to support outcomes across the continuum of care. The nurse may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as patient-care needs require.

The position supports safe, evidence-based practice through professional governance, quality initiatives, accurate EHR documentation, professional development, and adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics. It requires care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. This is a zero-assignment, 0.0 FTE flex position. The posting lists a pay range of $50.00–$50.00 per hour and states that the position is not benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing nursing services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS); additional specialty education, training, certifications, or experience may be required.
• Emergency Department RN experience; the schedule details specify 2 years.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are listed as needed in the schedule details.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient-care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and following departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses, subject to eligibility.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs, subject to eligibility.
• Educational Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Career development programs.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed