RN Med Surg

Travel RN Med/Surg

Sheboygan WI 53081

Facility Overview

• Location: Sheboygan WI
• 101-bed acute care hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center

Unit Details

• Department: Med/Surg 2
• Unit Size: 24 beds
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Patient Population

• Orthopedic patients (total hip & knee replacements spinal surgeries)
• General Med/Surg cases including:
  • CHF
  • COPD
  • Respiratory conditions
  • Kidney liver and GI disorders

Patient Ratios

• Days/Eves: 1:45
• Nights: 1:5

Required Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS (Required)
• NIHSS (Preferred)

Clinical Skills Required

• Peripheral IV starts
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Wound VAC management
• Drain and chest tube care
• Stable trach management
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP patients

Drips:

• Insulin
• Heparin

Support Staff

• CNA: 1:510 depending on shift (vitals blood glucose checks IV removals)
• Charge Nurse: Modified patient assignment
• HUC: Available on days and part-time evenings
• Phlebotomy: Handles peripheral lab draws
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Hospitalist: 24/7
• Therapies: OT/PT/ST available weekdays

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC (preferred experience)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating

Travelers may float within scope of practice to:

• MS1
• Cardiac MS2
• ED Holding

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 12 unit shifts (12 hours each)

Scheduling

• Shift Options:
• Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
• On Call: Not required
• Schedule Posted: 46 week cycles (released 2 weeks in advance)
• RTO Approval: Up to 7 days

Holiday Expectations

Travelers may be scheduled for up to 3 holidays during the contract depending on timing including:
Thanksgiving Eve Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Years Eve New Years Day 4th of July Labor Day Memorial Day

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any solid professional color
• Parking: Free