RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float Pool

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 61.000; A tiempo parcial

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Retirement plan

Tuition investment program

Mentorship program

Descripción de la vacante

Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time RN for the Hospital Float Pool at the Main Campus in La Crosse, WI. You will rotate through 12-hour day and night shifts, with every third weekend and two holidays per year, providing care across multiple inpatient units.

You’ll work with preceptors and Float Pool mentors to grow clinically across departments, delivering high-quality care and supporting staffing needs with a collaborative team.

Formación

• Minimum of associate degree in nursing (ADN).
• Active Wisconsin RN license (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS (Infant-Adult) certification for Health Care Providers.
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• For new graduates, prior direct patient care experience (e.g., CNA) is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient care across multiple inpatient settings, including Medical-Surgical, ICU, Inpatient Behavioral Health, IV Therapy, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics/Peds ICU, and Emergency Services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, CNAs, clinicians, therapists, and social workers.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting to varying unit needs.
• Partner with experienced preceptors and Float Pool mentors during orientation and ongoing development.
• Support departments across the hospital where staffing needs are greatest, ensuring timely, uninterrupted care.

Descripción del empleo

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float Pool

FTE: Part-time, 0.75 (60 hours per two weeks)

Schedule: 12-hour rotating day (0630-1900) and night (1830-0700) shifts; every third weekend and two holidays per year

Location: Main Campus, La Crosse, WI

About the Role

As a Hospital Float Pool RN, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care across multiple hospital departments while building a broad and highly valuable clinical skillset. Float Pool nurses are deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support, helping teams maintain seamless operations and uninterrupted patient care.

This role offers exceptional variety and opportunity for growth. You’ll gain experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while developing the adaptability, critical-thinking skills, and confidence that come from working throughout the hospital. Expect accelerated professional growth, meaningful variety, and continuous learning across specialties. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or a new graduate with prior patient care experience, you’ll be supported by dedicated preceptors, experienced Float Pool mentors, and a collaborative leadership team invested in your success.

What You’ll Do

• Provide patient care across multiple inpatient settings, including (but not limited to):
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Inpatient Behavioral Health
  • IV Therapy
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Pediatrics/Peds ICU
  • Emergency Services
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, CNAs, clinicians, therapists, and social workers
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting to varying unit needs
• Partner with experienced preceptors and Float Pool mentors during orientation and ongoing development
• Support departments across the hospital where staffing needs are greatest, ensuring patients receive timely, uninterrupted care

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of associate degree in nursing (ADN)
• Active Wisconsin RN license (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS (Infant-Adult) certification for Health Care Providers
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care
• For new graduates, previous direct patient care experience, such as CNA experience, is strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in changing environments and enjoys caring for a variety of patient populations
• Eagerness to Learn: Seeks new experiences and proactively builds knowledge across specialties
• Inquisitive Nature: Asks thoughtful questions, pursues understanding, and takes initiative to learn
• Strong Communication Skills: Confident collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and seeking guidance when needed
• Patient Advocacy & Critical Thinking: Prioritizes patient needs and adapts quickly to changing clinical situations
• Team-First Mindset: Enjoys helping others and looks for opportunities to support teammates across the hospital

Why Nurses Love This Department

• Build confidence faster. Float Pool nurses gain exposure to a wide range of patient populations, specialties, and clinical situations, helping them develop strong assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Expand your opportunities. Working across multiple departments provides valuable insight into the hospital, broadens your professional network, and can open doors to future specialty interests and career paths.
• Be welcomed everywhere. Float Pool nurses are highly valued throughout the hospital and play an essential role in supporting patient care when and where help is needed most.
• Join a supportive team. You’ll be backed by experienced preceptors, Float Pool mentors, and approachable leaders who are committed to your development, support your goals, and recognize the importance of maintaining balance outside of work.
• Enjoy variety with purpose. No two shifts are exactly alike. Each day brings new experiences, challenges, and opportunities to learn while making a meaningful impact across the hospital.

What You’ll Get

• Starting pay of $38.96/hour, with additional compensation based on experience
• $2.50/hour float differential, plus shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and a top-rated retirement plan
• Access to the Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Structured orientation with unit-based preceptors and dedicated Float Pool mentorship
• Daily support from your Clinical Manager and Professional Development Nurse
• Opportunities to explore multiple specialty practice areas and build a strong clinical foundation

Why Join Emplify Health by Gundersen?

We’re not just filling positions - we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

About Emplify Health

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

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