Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,167.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of MedSurg experience and WI or compact RN license.

Details

Float Pool position in a 101-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center.

Units include MS1 General Medical Surgical, MS2 Ortho/Neuro, and MS2 Cardiac, with floating to any unit housing MedSurg patients including ER Holding/Boarding.

Patient population includes oncology (non-chemo administration), limited pediatric patients (ages 1+, non-peds unit), general surgical cases (gallbladder, appendectomy, colectomy, ostomy, TURP), general medical cases (cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD), ortho (total hips/knees/shoulders), neuro (spine surgery, stroke, TIA, altered mental status), and cardiac (post-procedure, heart failure, arrhythmias).

Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:6 on nights.

12-hour day shifts (0700-1900) with weekend rotation every other weekend.

Scheduling may include shifts from 1845-0715 or 0645-1915.

No on-call requirements.

EMR: EPIC, IV Pumps: Alaris, Med Dispensing: Pyxis.

Requirements

Active WI or compact RN license.

Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Minimum 2 years of MedSurg experience required.

EPIC EMR experience required.

Skills required: chest tube care, stable trach management, IV insertion, port/central line care, foley insertion/care, feeding tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo.

Drip titration experience (Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban) preferred, manager approval required if not experienced.

Cardiac post-procedure experience preferred, manager approval required if not experienced.

Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration.

Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN.

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care across MedSurg, Ortho/Neuro, and Cardiac units with potential float assignments throughout the hospital.

Support staff includes HUC (days only), CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist coverage 24/7, and PT/OT/ST on weekdays.

Remote tele monitoring support available, though travelers may occasionally monitor patients if tele techs are short-staffed.

Orientation includes one full shift for login/paperwork and EPIC training plus one 12-hour shift of unit orientation.

Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics or logos.

Free parking available on-site.

Traveler-friendly culture with strong teamwork atmosphere.

Holiday coverage required for up to 50% of holidays during the contract.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rule.

Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments.

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12