Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 1 months worked in the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Wisconsin license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: SimpliFi Program - Advocate Health Midwest and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - Advocate Health Midwest.

• 12 months gap required between for Part-Time at Program: SimpliFi Program - Advocate Health Midwest and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - Advocate Health Midwest.

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: SimpliFi Program - Advocate Health Midwest and no current placement allowed at Program: SimpliFi Program - Advocate Health Midwest.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: 1 year MedSurg/Tele experience. Experience with cardiac, neuro, and general medical patient types; NG tube placement/management, Foley placement/management, chest tube management, PleurX and other drains, wound care, central line/ports/midline blood draws, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Drips that may be titrated within set parameters: Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, insulin.

Unit Details: Mostly geriatric patients. Cardiac: CHF, chest pain obs. No Cath Lab on site; if a patient needs cath, will be transferred to St. Luke’s MC. Neuro: seizure obs, stroke obs, TIA vs. stroke rule out, altered mental status. General medical: COPD, respiratory/kidney/liver/GI issues. RN ratios: Days 1:4-5; Nights: 1:6-7, can go up to 1:8, but not common. Charge RN takes a reduced patient assignment. HUC until 2300. Phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws. RT and hospitalist 24/7. OT/PT/ST during the day. Centralized tele monitoring with tele techs; central monitor also at the nurse’s station. Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, and patient lifts including ceiling lifts.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Low census call only; could be placed on low census call for up to 36h per contract. 50% of holidays per contract.

Floating Requirements: Position will be for 2 MESG and 3 MESG. Could float and take patient assignment on other MedSurg units or anywhere in the hospital MedSurg patients are located, including ER hold and ICU. Will only take a MedSurg patient assignment.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: WI
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/6-8
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3