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:

• 18 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: - Ostomy care, some drains, IV skills, and drip management with heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone. - Experience with admissions/discharges in a fast-paced unit.

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Observation unit experience preferred.

Special Requests: - RTO: able to approve up to 7 days; additional days require nurse manager approval.

Unit Details: - Patient population includes r/o chest pain, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, r/o CVAs, TIAs, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI. - Rarely have surgical patients; most patients are ambulatory. - Average patient stay: 36H. Admit/discharge 2-3 patients daily. - Rare COVID patients tested prior. - No ventilators/trachs. - Patient ratios: Day 1:4-5; Night 1:6-8. Tech ratios: Day 1:5; Night 1:9. - Unit support includes charge nurse with a lighter patient assignment, unit secretary 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, RT in house 24/7, centralized telemetry monitoring with tele tech 24/7, and phlebotomy assistance with peripheral blood draws. - Uses Alaris, Pyxis, and GE monitors.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend. - No on-call. - Orientation includes 4-8h NEO on day shift and one full shift on the unit or based on experience. - Staff cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts. - Holiday expectations: 1 holiday per season, including Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day.

Floating Requirements: - Float to all other Med/Surg units and ED holding (1:4 ratio); travelers float first.

7 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:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: WI
• Certifications: Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-08-31
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3