RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float Pool

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Top-rated retirement plan

Tuition Investment Program

Career Development Center

Float Pool mentorship

Job summary

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, seeks a Hospital Float Pool RN to support patient care across multiple departments and gain broad clinical experience. Float Pool nurses are deployed where staffing is needed, building adaptable skills across specialties with mentorship from experienced nurses.

Expected growth in critical thinking and collaborative care, with orientation and ongoing professional development support from leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required.
• Active Wisconsin RN license or ability to obtain.
• Current BLS certification for Health Care Providers.
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability.
• For new grads, CNA or similar direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across multiple inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, CNAs, clinicians, therapists, and social workers.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care with adaptability to unit needs.
• Partner with preceptors and Float Pool mentors during orientation and development.
• Support departments across the hospital where staffing is greatest.

Skills

RN License (Wisconsin)

BLS Certification

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

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

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.

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.

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

What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth. Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member. Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.

Remote/Hybrid Eligibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose.

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.