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Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool
Job detail
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool
As an Internal Float RN, you will deliver and coordinate comprehensive patient care across Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and ED Boarding units, potentially including ICU patients, providing safe, evidence-based care in fast-paced settings. Responsibilities involve quickly adapting to unit workflows, supporting teams professionally, and demonstrating strong communication and decision-making skills to ensure patient safety and experience.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing program and possess a Registered Nurse license for the state of practice, along with current BLS certification. A minimum of 18 months of Med Surg or Telemetry RN experience is required, with 2 years strongly preferred, and flexibility for self-scheduling including one weekend per 6-week period.
Experience: 1 to 2 years Med/surg RN Experience; strongly prefer 18-months to 2 years’ experience
Schedule: 12-hour shifts;
Self-Scheduled
Shift: 3rd
Shift (1900-0730)
Certifications
Needed:
BLS
Support
Site(s): St. Luke’s Medical Center Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 1 Float Pool Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave;
Milwaukee,
WI 53215-4330
Where
You
Will
Work: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Internal Float Pool is a dynamic, highly skilled team supporting Medical-Surgical (Med Surg), Telemetry (Tele), and ED Boarding departments. Our Internal Float RNs bring versatility, clinical strength, and teamwork to every shift, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care across multiple specialty areas within a single facility.
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 (AHA)
Experience: Minimum 18 months of Med Surg or Telemetry RN experience (2 years strongly preferred) Flexibility and ability to meet the following scheduling expectations per 6‑week period: Self-Scheduling 1 weekend (Sat-Sun Shifts) Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across multiple care environments
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
What
You’ll Do: As a skilled and compassionate Internal Float RN, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and coordinating comprehensive patient care across several high‑acuity units.
Responsibilities include: Floating between Med/Surg, Telemetry, and ED Boarding units, may float to ICU caring for patients with transfer orders Providing safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care in fast‑paced environments Quickly adapting to each unit’s workflow and supporting teams with professionalism and clinical excellence Demonstrating strong communication, sound decision‑making, and leadership skills Supporting efforts to ensure the safest patient environment and best patient experience
Perks of
Joining the
Internal
Float
Pool: No more “same‑ole routine”: Work across various units within one facility—keeping each shift fresh, exciting, and full of opportunities to grow Career‑building experience: Float nurses gain a strong clinical foundation that reflects adaptability, versatility, and readiness for advancement
Competitive compensation: Base rate + internal float differential Flexible self‑scheduling and a minimal holiday rotation (1 summer + 1 winter holiday) Full benefits‑eligible position with health, dental, vision, and retirement plans Exposure to multiple specialties—ideal for long‑term career growth and skill expansion
Training &
Development: Internal
Float
RNs receive ongoing specialty training, which may include: ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support NIHSS – National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale IV Ultrasound Charge Nurse cross‑training to strengthen leadership and unit support skills
About
This
Location: The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.
Ready to
Take the
Next
Step: Apply now and join a team where every shift brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
