Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – TelemetryWe are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong Telemetry background to join a high-acuity cardiac unit within a nationally recognized healthcare facility. This role involves caring for patients with a variety of cardiac conditions while working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.Minimum Qualifications Must HaveActive Registered Nurse (RN) licenseMinimum 1 year of Telemetry RN experienceBLS CertificationPreferred QualificationsCharge RN experienceEpic charting experiencePrevious travel nursing experience (First-time travelers are welcome)Facility Highlights933-bed Magnet-designated hospitalLevel III Trauma CenterLevel III NICUComprehensive Stroke CenterUnit OverviewUnit Size: 27 bedsPreferred Experience: 2 years of RN experienceFirst-time travelers acceptedPatient PopulationCongestive Heart Failure (CHF)Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) and dysrhythmiasEP study patientsCoumadin loadingCardiac/Heart Failure patientsCardiac catheterization patientsAmputationsPre-surgical patientsPatients requiring telemetry monitoringOpen-heart and vascular surgery patients typically do not return to the unit after surgery unless no intervention was performed.Nurse-to-Patient RatiosDays/Evenings (7:00 AM – 11:30 PM): 1:4–5Nights (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM): 1:6–8Patient Care TechnicianDays: 1:6Nights: 1:7Required Clinical SkillsCandidates should be experienced with:Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretationCardiac drips: AmiodaroneCardizemDobutaminePrimacor (Milrinone)HeparinLasixInsulin infusionsChest tube managementTracheostomy careWound careUnit SupportCharge Nurse24/7 Unit Secretary24/7 Hospitalist coverage24/7 Respiratory TherapyCentralized telemetry monitoring with Tele TechPhlebotomy support for peripheral blood drawsSystems & EquipmentEpic EMR (preferred)Alaris IV PumpsPyxis Medication Dispensing SystemPatient monitoring systemsFloating ExpectationsMay float to other inpatient units within scope of practiceRare possibility of floating to ICU for appropriate Med-Surg patient assignmentsMay float to ED Holding (1:4 ratio)Travelers are first to floatFloating may occur at any point during the shiftOrientationMinimum of one orientation shift to learn unit workflowSchedulingEvery other weekend requiredNo block schedulingUp to 7 days of requested time off may be approvedNo on-call requirementOvertime only with manager approvalHoliday requirement: One summer holidayOne winter holidayFatigue PolicyMaximum 60 hours per weekNo more than five consecutive 12-hour shiftsAdditional InformationScrub Color: Any color (No camouflage or denim)Parking: FreePain documentation is mandatory: Document pain score before and after pain medication administration.Reassessment required (e.g., within 1 hour for oral medications).Medication administered must align with the ordered pain scale. If the patient's pain score falls outside the medication order parameters, a new provider order must be obtained.Why Join This Opportunity?Magnet-recognized healthcare systemHigh-acuity cardiac and telemetry experienceStrong interdisciplinary supportFirst-time travelers are welcomeFree parkingOpportunity to work in one of Wisconsin's leading healthcare facilities