RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float Pool

Love + Medicine Is Who We AreScheduled Weekly Hours: 30RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float PoolFTE: Part-time, 0.75 (60 hours per two weeks)Schedule: 12-hour rotating day (0630-1900) and night (1830-0700) shifts; every third weekend and two holidays per yearLocation: Main Campus, La Crosse, WIAbout the RoleAs a Hospital Float Pool RN, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care across multiple hospital departments while building a broad and highly valuable clinical skillset. Float Pool nurses are deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support, helping teams maintain seamless operations and uninterrupted patient care.This role offers exceptional variety and opportunity for growth. You'll gain experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while developing the adaptability, critical-thinking skills, and confidence that come from working throughout the hospital. Expect accelerated professional growth, meaningful variety, and continuous learning across specialties. Whether you're an experienced nurse or a new graduate with prior patient care experience, you'll be supported by dedicated preceptors, experienced Float Pool mentors, and a collaborative leadership team invested in your success.What You'll DoProvide patient care across multiple inpatient settings, including (but not limited to):Medical-SurgicalIntensive Care Unit (ICU)Inpatient Behavioral HealthIV TherapyLabor & DeliveryPediatrics/Peds ICUEmergency ServicesCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, CNAs, clinicians, therapists, and social workersDeliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting to varying unit needsPartner with experienced preceptors and Float Pool mentors during orientation and ongoing developmentSupport departments across the hospital where staffing needs are greatest, ensuring patients receive timely, uninterrupted careWhat You'll BringMinimum of associate degree in nursing (ADN)Active Wisconsin RN license (or ability to obtain)Current BLS (Infant–Adult) certification for Health Care ProvidersStrong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered careFor new graduates, previous direct patient care experience, such as CNA experience, is strongly preferredIdeal Candidate ProfileAdaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in changing environments and enjoys caring for a variety of patient populationsEagerness to Learn: Seeks new experiences and proactively builds knowledge across specialtiesInquisitive Nature: Asks thoughtful questions, pursues understanding, and takes initiative to learnStrong Communication Skills: Confident collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and seeking guidance when neededPatient Advocacy & Critical Thinking: Prioritizes patient needs and adapts quickly to changing clinical situationsTeam-First Mindset: Enjoys helping others and looks for opportunities to support teammates across the hospitalWhy Nurses Love This DepartmentBuild confidence faster. Float Pool nurses gain exposure to a wide range of patient populations, specialties, and clinical situations, helping them develop strong assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.Expand your opportunities. Working across multiple departments provides valuable insight into the hospital, broadens your professional network, and can open doors to future specialty interests and career paths.Be welcomed everywhere. Float Pool nurses are highly valued throughout the hospital and play an essential role in supporting patient care when and where help is needed most.Join a supportive team. You'll be backed by experienced preceptors, Float Pool mentors, and approachable leaders who are committed to your development, support your goals, and recognize the importance of maintaining balance outside of work.Enjoy variety with purpose. No two shifts are exactly alike. Each day brings new experiences, challenges, and opportunities to learn while making a meaningful impact across the hospital.What You'll GetStarting pay of $38.96/hour, with additional compensation based on experience$2.50/hour float differential, plus shift, weekend, and holiday differentialsComprehensive healthcare benefits and a top-rated retirement planAccess to the Career Development Center and Tuition Investment ProgramStructured orientation with unit-based preceptors and dedicated Float Pool mentorshipDaily support from your Clinical Manager and Professional Development NurseOpportunities to explore multiple specialty practice areas and build a strong clinical foundationWhy Join Emplify Health by Gundersen?We're not just filling positions - we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.Ready to join a team that values growth, flexibility, and collaboration—while making an immediate impact where it's needed most? Apply today and help us keep patient care moving without missing a beat.About Emplify HealthEmplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.Equal Opportunity EmployerIf you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer