Float Registered Nurse

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading high-acuity patient care across Intermediate and Med/Surg units, utilizing specialized training in progressive care to stabilize and support complex patients. The nurse will serve as the central point of contact for all clinical disciplines, ensuring a seamless and well-coordinated recovery plan. Responsibilities include monitoring and advocating for patient safety, documenting care journeys with precision, and adapting to evolving hospital needs by providing expert nursing support where the hospital’s highest-acuity cases require it most. This position is at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in the Med Surg Float department in Milwaukee, WI.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• 3 or more years of nursing experience preferred.
• Med/surg and progressive care trained. We are the tertiary care site for Ascension so all specialty and high acuity patients are sent to our campus.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-acuity patient care across Intermediate and Med/Surg units, utilizing specialized training in progressive care to stabilize and support complex patients.
• Orchestrate the care journey by serving as the central point of contact for all clinical disciplines, ensuring every patient receives a seamless and well-coordinated recovery plan.
• Monitor and advocate for patient safety by maintaining a vigilant eye on clinical conditions and documenting care journeys with precision to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Adapt and respond to evolving hospital needs, providing expert nursing support where the hospital’s highest-acuity cases require it most.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree