Registered Nurse – NICU Float Pool

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $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 adhering to clinical protocols. Maintains strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with patients, families, and healthcare teams in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseNeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationClinical Judgment and Critical ThinkingElectronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation

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Hard Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCare Plan DevelopmentQuality InitiativesPhysical Safety InterventionsConflict ResolutionDelegationTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Electronic RecordsDigital Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareProfessional GovernanceQuality InitiativesANA Code of EthicsAge-Specific Care

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
Promote a culture of safety
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures
Provide effective communication, feedback, conflict resolution, team collaboration, and delegation
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, timely EHR documentation
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed
Provide age-specific patient care based on patient status and developmental needs
Work self-scheduled day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments on night shifts

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 Level 3 RN experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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 operating computer functions, including electronic records and digital platforms
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds
Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; fine hand manipulation skills
Ability to perform physical safety interventions and verbal de-escalation
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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