Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $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: 09/28/2026 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: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med Surg/Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 1-2 years of acute care experience and a WI or compact RN license. Details Med Surg/Telemetry unit with 28 beds in a Level III Trauma Center with Magnet designation Patient population includes r/o chest pain, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, r/o CVA/TIA, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI with rare surgical or COVID patients Average patient stay of 36 hours with 2-3 admissions/discharges daily Patient ratios: 1:4-5 days, 1:6-8 nights; tech ratios 1:5 days, 1:9 nights 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend No on-call requirements Floating required to MSUs and ED Holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first Uses EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, and GE monitors Requirements Active WI or compact RN license required BLS certification required Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience required EPIC EMR experience required Skills required include ostomy care, drain care, IV skills, and drip management (heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone) Experience with basic Med Surg skills required; observation unit experience preferred Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration Additional Information Provide medical and telemetry nursing care including monitoring patients with cardiac and neurological conditions Support includes 24/7 unit secretary, hospitalist, respiratory therapy, centralized tele monitoring with tele tech, and phlebotomy for peripheral draws Charge nurse carries a lighter patient assignment Orientation includes 4-8 hours of NEO orientation on dayshift with educator, supervisor, and manager, plus one shift on the unit Schedule created 6 weeks in advance and provided 2 weeks prior to start Facility fatigue policy limits staff to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts Holiday coverage required for one holiday per season, including Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day Scrubs may be any color except camo or denim Pain levels must be documented before and after administering pain medication, matching medication order to reported pain score Free parking available in designated areas First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions Former Advocate Health employees must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible for travel assignments American Traveler Job ID P-739844. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.