Registered Nurse (RN) - Float

Aurora Health Care; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center – Summit, part of Aurora Health Care, is seeking a dedicated RN to join our Float Team in Summit, Wisconsin. You will support inpatient units, surgical, neuro, and medical services, with opportunities to cross-train to IV Therapy, LDRP, and Day Surgery, and potential growth to ER or ICU.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in Wisconsin, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an accredited or approved nursing program completed.
• Active RN license in the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Contribute to a safe patient environment and maintain quality care across units.

Skills

RN In-patient experience

BLS certification

Registered Nurse license

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Due to growth, we are adding to our team! Join a supportive and inspiring Float team where you will be encouraged and guided every step of the way, with ample opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development. The department structure ensures that staff have a manageable workload, with floating and supporting inpatient units, surgical, neuro, medical, most featuring just 18 beds. This allows you to provide the attentive, high-quality care your patients deserve. Opportunities to cross train to IV Therapy, LDRP, Day Surgery; with potential growth to expand coverage to ER and ICU. The float team is an integrated highly engaged team supporting the Summit site offering expertise, camaraderie, compassion, and shared purpose—everyone lifts each other up, and successes are celebrated together.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Team

Summit, WI, United States

Where You Will Work

Due to growth, we are adding to our team! Join a supportive and inspiring Float team where you will be encouraged and guided every step of the way, with ample opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development. The department structure ensures that staff have a manageable workload, with floating and supporting inpatient units, surgical, neuro, medical, most featuring just 18 beds. This allows you to provide the attentive, high-quality care your patients deserve. Opportunities to cross train to IV Therapy, LDRP, Day Surgery; with potential growth to expand coverage to ER and ICU. The float team is an integrated highly engaged team supporting the Summit site offering expertise, camaraderie, compassion, and shared purpose—everyone lifts each other up, and successes are celebrated together.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.
• Previous RN In-patient experience required.

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Aurora Medical Center – Summit offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking meaningful work. With a 117-bed facility staffed by over 260 nurses, Summit delivers state-of-the-art care in a thoughtfully designed space that puts comfort, safety, and privacy first. Here, collaboration and respect shape a workplace culture where every voice matters and teamwork thrive. Teammates are part of a team that puts patient empowerment at the forefront, allowing families and friends to support loved ones during the healing process. Aurora Medical Center-Summit provides comprehensive medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, and advanced facilities such as a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women’s Services, and a Cancer Center. Our teammates enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuous learning, along with competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance. If you’re seeking a workplace where convenience, comfort, and world-class care are core values—and where you can truly make a difference—Aurora Medical Center – Summit is an exceptional choice.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.

This job posting indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.