Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN (OBS) - $2,248 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (OBS) position at a Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring at least 1 year of telemetry experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 27-bed Med/Surg Office Based Surgery (OBS) telemetry unit within a 933-bed Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Patient population includes cardiac/heart failure, CHF, afib and dysrhythmias, EP studies, Coumadin loading, cath lab, amputations, and pre-surgical patients
• Patient ratios: RN 1:4–5 (days/evenings, 0700–2330) and 1:6–8 (nights, 2300–0700); Tech 1:6 (days) and 1:7 (nights)
• Skills required include cardiac drips (Primacor, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine), heparin, Lasix, and insulin drips, as well as chest tube management, trach care, telemetry reading, and wound care
• Charting via Epic (preferred); equipment includes Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with a dedicated tele tech
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No block scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN telemetry experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Proficiency with cardiac drips, telemetry reading, chest tubes, trach care, and wound care required
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, collected within the last year
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible

Additional Information

• Support structure includes a charge nurse (2–3 patients on days, full assignment on nights), 24/7 unit secretary, 24/7 hospitalist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, centralized telemetry monitoring, and phlebotomy assistance
• Travelers are first to float to comparable inpatient areas within scope of practice; floating to the ICU for appropriate MS patient assignments is possible but rare; ED Holding float ratio is 1:4
• Orientation includes at least one shift to learn unit flow
• Up to 7 days of time off may be requested during the contract
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting all staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Holiday coverage required: one summer and one winter holiday per contract
• Scrub color is open (no camouflage or denim prints)
• Free parking is available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
• Charge RN experience is a plus

American Traveler Job ID #P-729785. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.