Registered Nurse – Med Surg Float Pool

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMonroe • North Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $38 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing care through effective patient assessment, planning, and implementation while upholding safety and ethical standards. Proficient in collaboration, communication, and documentation within a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationClinical JudgmentCritical ThinkingEHR Documentation

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Hard Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCare Plan DevelopmentPhysical Safety InterventionsVerbal De-escalationPatient Condition MonitoringQuality InitiativesProfessional GovernanceAge-Appropriate Care

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Digital PlatformsComputer FunctionsEmail

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

ANA Code of EthicsClinical NursingPatient CareQuality ImprovementProfessional Development

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 and procedures
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, collaborate with the team, and delegate appropriately
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
Practice according to the ANA Code of Ethics and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, 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 care based on patients' developmental and clinical needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where services are provided
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
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, email, electronic records, and digital platforms
Must be able to meet specified physical requirements, including lifting and transferring patients and equipment
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine hand manipulation skills
Ability to perform physical safety interventions and verbal de-escalation if needed
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
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