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Resource Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Float Pool
Advocate Aurora Health. Float to medical-surgical units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in nursing processes, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, while maintaining effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Proficient in managing patient conditions and adapting care plans in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMedical Surgical RN ExperienceClinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
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Hard Skills
Nursing ProcessPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationEHR DocumentationCare Plan AdjustmentPhysical Safety InterventionsVerbal De-escalationPatient MobilizationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementPrioritizationConflict Resolution
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR)Digital PlatformsComputer Functions
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Industry Keywords
Medical-Surgical NursingPatient CareQuality InitiativesProfessional GovernanceSafety Culture
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Float to medical-surgical units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area
- 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
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to protocols and procedures
- Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives
- Promote a culture of safety and evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes
- Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, collaborate, and delegate appropriately
- Maintain professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications
- Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation
- Provide age-appropriate care based on patient status and developmental needs
- Work self-scheduled day-to-day floating or six-week float assignments on night shifts from 1900 to 0730
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 services are provided
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
- 2 years Medical Surgical RN experience
- ACLS certification
- 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 lift and support 35 pounds
- Ability to push/pull 30 pounds and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine hand manipulation skills
- Ability to perform physical safety interventions and verbal de-escalation
- Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance