Resource Registered Nurse – ICU Float Pool

Advocate Aurora Health

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 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 assessment, planning, and implementation while ensuring patient safety and ethical decision-making. Proficient in collaboration with healthcare teams and maintaining accurate electronic health records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CertificationICU Nursing ExperienceClinical Judgment and Critical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient AssessmentCare Plan ImplementationMedication AdministrationEHR DocumentationPatient CareQuality InitiativesProfessional GovernanceConflict ResolutionDelegation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Digital PlatformsComputer Functions

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical NursingICU Float PoolANA Code of EthicsSafety Culture

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
Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, conflict resolution, 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 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 patient care based on assessment and applicable policies and procedures
Work day shifts from 0700 to 1930 on self-scheduled 12-hour shifts, with day-to-day floating or six-week float assignments

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 providing nursing services
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
2 years of ICU RN experience specified for the ICU float pool assignment
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 meet specified physical requirements, including lifting and patient transfers
Physical Abilities Testing may be required
ACLS certification required for the ICU assignment
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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 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