Flex Resource Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Float Pool

Advocate Aurora Health

. Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking while providing patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in nursing processes, effective communication, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CertificationEmergency Department (ED) Nursing Experience

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Hard Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationEHR DocumentationPatient Care PlanningQuality InitiativesPhysical Safety InterventionsClinical JudgmentCritical ThinkingDelegation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict ResolutionTeam CollaborationTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Digital PlatformsComputer Functions

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareProfessional GovernanceQuality InitiativesANA Code of EthicsClinical Nursing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives
Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care
Engage patients and families throughout the continuum of care
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team
Uphold and promote a culture of safety
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to protocols when required
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, conflict resolution, delegation, and team collaboration
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
Practice ethical decision-making in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics
Delegate appropriately to RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed
Provide age-appropriate patient care based on growth, development, and patient-status data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
2 years of ED RN experience listed in the schedule details
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications needed
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in computer functions, electronic records, and digital platforms
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist frequently
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds
Ability to push/pull 30 pounds of force and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine hand manipulation skills
Ability to perform physical safety interventions
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development and well-being programs