Registered Nurse Float Specialty

About the role

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee

Department: Float Specialty Units

Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. The organization empowers its 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, it offers an inclusive and supportive environment where contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate, high‑quality direct nursing care that places patient comfort and clinical excellence at the forefront of every interaction.
• Manage the patient’s complete care journey, meticulously documenting clinical progress, promptly executing physician and nursing orders, and providing critical updates to the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Coordinate care across all clinical disciplines, acting as the primary advocate and liaison to guarantee well‑integrated, holistic services that lead to optimal patient outcomes.
• Assess ongoing patient needs in real‑time, proactively collaborating with the broader healthcare team to adjust treatment plans and ensure a safe, efficient, and successful transition through recovery.

Minimum Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Registered Nurse credentialed by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• No weekends.