Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Program - Medical Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool

About the role

Department: 34112 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Staffing Office

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

• Yes
• Hou rs Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

St. Luke's Internal Level 1 Float Pool Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Experience: 1 to 2 years Med/surg RN Experience; strongly prefer 18-months to 2 years' experience
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts; Weekend Program Fri/Sat/Sun schedule plus holiday rotation requirement
• Weekend program staff can take one weekend off per quarter
• Shift: 3rd Shift (1900-0730)
• Certifications Needed: BLS
• Support Site: 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)
• Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across multiple care environments

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, night shift, and weekend program differentials
• Weekend Program schedule, plus 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

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

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.