Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,188 to $2,260 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,188 to $2,260 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Title: Med Surg

Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift (36)

Shift Information : 1900-0730

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements : no

Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday Requirements: One holiday

Floating Requirements: yes

About Facility:

• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Magnet Designation
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Beds: 933

General Information: Beds: 28

Experience: 1-2 years in acute care setting

First-time traveler : Yes

Patient Types:

• R/O chest pain, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, r/o CVAs, TIAs, post IR, cellulitis, AKI
• Rarely have surgical patients
• Average patient stay: 36H
• Rare COVID patients – tested prior
• Admit/discharge 2-3 patients daily

Patient Ratios:

• Day - 1:4-5
• Night - 1:6-8
• Tech: Day - 1:5
• Tech: Night - 1:9

Required Certifications: BLS

Skills required

• Ostomy care, some drains, IV skills,
• Most patients are ambulatory
• Drip management: heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone
• No ventilators/trachs
• Basic MS skills, experience in observation unit (preferred)
• Experience in admissions/discharges, fast pace

Support on the Unit:

• Charge nurse: takes a lighter patient assignment
• Unit secretary: 24/7
• Hospitalist: 24/7
• RT in house 24/7
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele tech 24/7
• Phlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood draws

Charting System/Equipment:

• EPIC
• Alaris
• Pyxis
• Client monitors

Floating:

• MSUs
• ED Holding – 1:4 ratio
• Travelers first

Orientation:

• 4-8h NEO orientation (dayshift) – Meet with Educator, supervisor, manager
• One full shift on the unit or based on experience

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• Schedule is created 6 weeks at a time, will receive 2 weeks before the start of schedule.
• RTO: Able to approve up to 7 days, email NM Bill DeMeyer for additional days
• No on-call
• AAH adheres to a fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Holiday Expectations: 1 holiday per season.
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• NYE/New Year s Day

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Any - no camo/denim
• Must document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication order i.e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8.
• Parking: Free in designated areas

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.