Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical/Telemetry Float Pool

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

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.