Float Pool Registered Nurse

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• No weekends
• No holidays
• PTO & paid anniversary day
• 7% GI Associates retirement contribution & 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending plan
• Short- & long-term disability
• Basic & supplemental life insurance

At GI Associates we believe in striving for the best outcomes for our patients, employees, and community.

Imagine your next career as a digestive health expert! GI Associates is looking for motivated people to join our growing independent gastroenterology practice. Our nationally recognized physicians and dedicated team are patient-focused and provide compassionate, collaborative care to patients across southeast Wisconsin.

The float pool RN has the unique opportunity to contribute to a harmonious work environment by providing hands‑on patient care while supporting our team at GI Associates. Our RN maintains and manages our GIA Practice’s clinical operations in a strong team environment and offers the highest quality of care to both patients and family members. This position is an integral part of the foundation at GI Associates, with patients and family members looking to you for the highest quality care in GI.

• Collaborate with GIA and ancillary staff to uphold a safe, friendly work environment and optimize patient care.
• Collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and foster a supportive team environment.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding patients’ privacy rights.
• Assume responsibility for assessment and monitoring of patients pre‑ and post‑operative period.
• Administer IV conscious sedation under the direction of the physician.
• Complete all medical documentation efficiently and promptly.
• Recognize and respond to emergency care needs as per policy.
• Initiate pre‑calls to patients prior to their scheduled procedure to answer questions and collect/analyze patient data to assess procedure appropriateness.
• Assist intra‑procedure under the direction of the physician.
• Be knowledgeable of proper handling of equipment and materials (scopes, light sources, and ancillary equipment).
• Transport patients as needed.
• Complete daily and monthly emergency cart checks and narcotic/drug counts as per policy.
• Communicate new and important information to head nurse openly.
• Communicate any patient or employee issues to manager.
• Dedicate to comprehensive patient education.
• Assist with prioritizing STAT, important, and normal patient information/clinical results and provide information to the appropriate staff (physician, triage department, hospital department, etc.).
• Show eagerness and willingness to learn and grow in the knowledge of GI anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and GI‑related diagnostic procedures and treatments.

• Completion of an accredited RN program.
• Current RN licensure for the State of Wisconsin.
• Practice‑based learning and improvement, empathy, and clinical judgment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Patient‑care first approach with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to other GI Associates locations as needed to support operational needs.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, and ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and professionalism.

• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, and stoop throughout entire shift to accomplish tasks.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and/or move patients in beds or stretchers as part of routine care.
• Able to work through interruptions, managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Frequently uses a computer for typing and EMR documentation; requires accurate and efficient data entry abilities.
• Frequently uses the telephone to contact patients for appointment scheduling, follow‑up care, test results, and other clinical communications.