Float RN - Med/Surg & Progressive Care (Night Shift)

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer-matched plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Med Surg Float team at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time night shift role emphasizes high-acuity patient care across Intermediate and Med/Surg units.

You’ll coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, monitor patient safety, and adapt to evolving hospital needs while delivering exceptional recovery support. This role requires RN licensure in Wisconsin, BLS within 30 days, and PALS preferred; a nursing

Qualifications

• RN with Wisconsin licensure required prior to hire.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS preferred (AHA/ARC accepted).
• Diploma in nursing or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-acuity patient care across Intermediate and Med/Surg units, using progressive care skills to stabilize complex patients.
• Coordinate care as the central point of contact for all clinical disciplines to ensure a seamless recovery plan.
• Monitor patient safety and document care journeys precisely to support high-quality outcomes.
• Respond to evolving hospital needs by providing expert nursing support where highest-acuity cases require it.

Education

Diploma in nursing

Wisconsin RN licensure

PALS (preferred)

Job description

Ascension is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Med Surg Float team at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time night shift role emphasizes high-acuity patient care across Intermediate and Med/Surg units.

You’ll coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, monitor patient safety, and adapt to evolving hospital needs while delivering exceptional recovery support. This role requires RN licensure in Wisconsin, BLS within 30 days, and PALS preferred; a nursing