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Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant Med/Surg (Abdominal Unit 8C) | Travel/Contract

Location: Milwaukee Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center | Level III NICU | Magnet Facility | Comprehensive Stroke Center

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to join a specialized Transplant Unit (Abdominal 8C) caring for liver and kidney transplant patients. This is a high-acuity unit requiring strong clinical judgment, time management, and post-surgical care experience.

Patient Population

• Adult Medical-Surgical patients
• Liver and kidney transplant patients
• Post-operative and complex medical cases

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Med/Surg nursing care
• Perform thorough patient assessments and care planning
• Manage tube feedings and NG tubes
• Blood product administration
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to pain management protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years RN Med/Surg experience (REQUIRED)
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers considered upon review
• Certifications:
• BLS (Required)
• Skills:
• Strong post-surgical care experience
• Critical thinking and time management
• Comfort with complex patient care

Facility & Unit Details

• Hospital Beds: 933
• Unit Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios:
• Days: 1:3-6
• Nights: 1:5-7

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitoring: GE monitors

Support & Work Environment

• Charge Nurse (no patient assignment; supports unit and PD cases)
• Unit Secretary (rotating)
• Hospitalist (24/7)
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7)
• Phlebotomy services
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele tech

Floating

• Required to float to:
• Other Med/Surg units
• ED Holding (1:4 ratio)
• Travelers float first

Orientation

• Minimum 1 shift orientation

Schedule

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• On-Call: None
• RTO: Up to 7 days allowed
• Fatigue Policy:
• Max 60 hours/week
• No more than 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

Important Clinical Note

• Strict adherence to pain management protocols:
• Pain must be documented before and after medication administration
• Medication must match pain score range (e.g., cannot give mild pain meds for severe pain without provider order)

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any color (no camo/denim)
• Free parking available