Registered Nurse (RN) - Facility Float Pool

Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

***New 3rd Shift Differentials***

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000

Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance up to $7,200

RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates

Military/Veteran Friendly

Aurora Health St. Luke's, St. Luke’s South Shore, and West Allis Medical Centers are seeking Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurses to join our stellar team of Internal Float Nurses!!! ***Full-time, Part-time, Weekend Program***

Compensation: Base Rate + Float Rate + Differentials

Perks of joining Internal Float

• No more "same ole' routine" - Working in various units within one (1) facility helps to keep the days fresh and exciting (No more MUNDANE!!!). Every day can be a new journey that may open doors to a new specialty area you may have never previously considered. 
• Gain impressive work experience for career building - Experience gained over time as a float nurse within a healthcare system can demonstrate that you are a reliable and dedicated employee who can learn on the go and rise to a variety of challenges.
• Benefits & Flexibility – In addition to a competitive benefits package, Aurora Health’s Internal Float Pool offers flexible self-scheduling, additional float premium, and minimal holiday rotation (1 summer and 1 winter holiday).

Internal Float Pool RN Opportunities

• St. Luke’s Medical Center:  Medical Surgical/Telemetry (18 months to 2 years Med Surg or Telemetry RN experience); Orientation is 2 to 3 months; will float to 2 to 3 Med/Surg unit at St. Luke’s; 1st and 3rd shifts available

• St. Luke’s South Shore:  Must have at least 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience, prefer 1-year experience in Cardiac/Stroke/Geriatric; will float to 2 main Med/Surg units (Med/Surg Ortho & Geriatric/Stroke/Cardiac), and may float to smaller Long-term Care unit at South Shore; 1st and 3rd shifts available

• West Allis Medical Center:   Must have at least 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience; float between 3 Med/Surg units at West Allis; can be cross-trained in other areas like ICU, ED, or Women's.

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through ide