Registered Nurse (RN) – St. Luke’s Internal Float Pool Medical Surgical
Job ID:
R211969
Shift:
3rd
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$38.20 – $57.30
Location:
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center – 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
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 within the position’s 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
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
St. Luke’s Internal 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; Self-Scheduled
- Shift: 3rd Shift (1900-0730)
- Certifications Needed: BLS
- Support Site(s): St. Luke’s Medical Center
Registered Nurse (RN) – St. Luke’s Internal Float Pool Medical Surgical
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
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.
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
