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UWHealth

RN - Float Pool - Critical Care

Madison, WI

Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for highly complex, critically ill patient populations in a variety of intensive care units (ICUs) such as the Trauma and Life Support Center ...

UW Health

RN - Float Pool - Critical Care

Madison, WI · On-site

$40.80 - $60.45/hr

Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for highly complex, critically ill patient populations in a variety of intensive care units (ICUs) such as the Trauma and Life Support Center ...

American Traveler

Travel Float Pool RN

Janesville, WI · On-site

Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview * Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs * Hours: 36 hrs/wk ...

Care Career

Travel Float Pool RN

Janesville, WI · On-site

Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Care Career Job ID #37924604. Pay package is based on 12 hour ...

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How much do float jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for float in Wisconsin is $41.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.06 and $49.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a float?

A float is an employee who is not assigned to a specific location, department, or shift but instead moves between different areas as needed. Floats are often used in industries like healthcare, retail, and hospitality to fill in for absent staff, cover busy periods, or provide extra help where needed. This flexible role requires adaptability, as floats must quickly adjust to new teams, tasks, and environments. Being a float can offer variety in daily work and opportunities to learn different skills across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a float?

To thrive as a Float Nurse, you need a strong clinical background, broad knowledge of multiple specialties, and an active RN license. Familiarity with various hospital systems, electronic medical records, and standard medical equipment is crucial for adapting to different units. Flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to quickly build rapport with new teams are standout soft skills in this role. These attributes are vital for delivering consistent, high-quality care across diverse settings and meeting the dynamic needs of healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by float staff in adapting to different departments or units?

As a Float staff member, you may encounter the challenge of quickly adjusting to varying workflows, team dynamics, and patient populations across different departments. Each unit may have its own protocols and equipment, so strong adaptability and effective communication skills are essential. Building rapport with new team members and staying updated on each department's procedures can help ease transitions and ensure high-quality care. Over time, float staff often become highly versatile and valued for their broad expertise.

What is the difference between Float vs Medical Assistant?

AspectFloatMedical Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentMultiple departments or clinics within a healthcare facilitySpecific department, such as outpatient or inpatient
Employer UsageHospitals, clinics needing flexible staffingDoctors' offices, clinics, hospitals
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

In summary, a Float is a versatile healthcare worker who covers multiple departments, requiring general training and adaptability. A Medical Assistant typically works in a specific setting, with specialized skills for patient care and administrative tasks. Both roles are essential in healthcare but differ mainly in flexibility and scope of duties.

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Infographic showing various Float job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,021 per year, or $41.8 per hour.

RN - Float Pool - Critical Care

Madison, WI

UWHealth
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 228 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

90% FTE, evening/night shift. Two in six weekend rotation and holiday day rotation as operationally needed. You will work at University Hospital.

Pay:

  • Additional components of compensation may include:
    • Shift Differentials: $4.25/hour Float, $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend as applicable for hours worked.
    • Overtime

Be part of something remarkable

Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility, and world-renowned academic health system.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: 

  • Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for highly complex, critically ill patient populations in a variety of intensive care units (ICUs) such as the Trauma and Life Support Center, Burn ICU, Neurosciences ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU, and float to intermediate care (IMC) units as needed.
  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and safely administer appropriate nursing interventions and advanced life support therapies while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
  • Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as necessary.
  • Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to orient nurses who are new to the Critical Care Float Pool and work with nursing students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.

"Prior to joining the Critical Care Float Pool, I had experience in specialized respiratory and cardiac units. Float pool has not only broadened my skills and knowledge tremendously but allowed me to garner relationships with so many more staff members across UW Health." - Jared Rudolph, MSN, RN. 

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
  • Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
  • A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
  • A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
  • Inpatient Units and Central Float: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health's Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required
  • Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
  • ACLS within 6 months Required
  • Relevant certification Preferred

Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging 

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 


University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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Health care and social assistance and hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Madison, WI, US

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