RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float Pool
About The Position
As a Hospital Float Pool RN, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care across multiple hospital departments while building a broad and highly valuable clinical skillset. Float Pool nurses are deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support, helping teams maintain seamless operations and uninterrupted patient care. This role offers exceptional variety and opportunity for growth. You'll gain experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while developing the adaptability, critical-thinking skills, and confidence that come from working throughout the hospital. Expect accelerated professional growth, meaningful variety, and continuous learning across specialties. Whether you're an experienced nurse or a new graduate with prior patient care experience, you'll be supported by dedicated preceptors, experienced Float Pool mentors, and a collaborative leadership team invested in your success.
Requirements
- Minimum of associate degree in nursing (ADN)
- Active Wisconsin RN license (or ability to obtain)
- Current BLS (Infant–Adult) certification for Health Care Providers
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care
Nice To Haves
- For new graduates, previous direct patient care experience, such as CNA experience, is strongly preferred
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in changing environments and enjoys caring for a variety of patient populations
- Eagerness to Learn: Seeks new experiences and proactively builds knowledge across specialties
- Inquisitive Nature: Asks thoughtful questions, pursues understanding, and takes initiative to learn
- Strong Communication Skills: Confident collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and seeking guidance when needed
- Patient Advocacy & Critical Thinking: Prioritizes patient needs and adapts quickly to changing clinical situations
- Team-First Mindset: Enjoys helping others and looks for opportunities to support teammates across the hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care across multiple inpatient settings, including (but not limited to): Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Inpatient Behavioral Health, IV Therapy, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics/Peds ICU, Emergency Services
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, CNAs, clinicians, therapists, and social workers
- Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting to varying unit needs
- Partner with experienced preceptors and Float Pool mentors during orientation and ongoing development
- Support departments across the hospital where staffing needs are greatest, ensuring patients receive timely, uninterrupted care
Benefits
- Starting pay of $38.96/hour, with additional compensation based on experience
- $2.50/hour float differential, plus shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits and a top-rated retirement plan
- Access to the Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
- Structured orientation with unit-based preceptors and dedicated Float Pool mentorship
- Daily support from your Clinical Manager and Professional Development Nurse
- Opportunities to explore multiple specialty practice areas and build a strong clinical foundation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
