Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,248 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an RN - Telemetry for a night shift Med Surg/Telemetry unit role requiring a WI or compact RN license and 1-2 years of acute care experience. Details Med Surg/Telemetry unit with 28 beds Patient population includes rule-out chest pain, post-cath lab, CHF, AFib, rule-out CVA/TIA, post-IR, cellulitis, and AKI cases Rarely surgical patients; average patient stay is 36 hours Admits and discharges 2-3 patients daily Patient ratios are 1:4-5 during day shift and 1:6-8 during night shift Tech ratios are 1:5 during day shift and 1:9 during night shift Centralized telemetry monitoring with 24/7 tele tech support Charts in EPIC and uses Alaris, Pyxis, and GE monitors 12-hour night shift schedule from 1900-0730, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation required every other weekend No on-call requirements Floating required to other Med/Surg units and ED Holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers prioritized for floating Requirements Active WI or compact RN license required BLS certification required Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience, with at least 12 months in the specialty area within the last year Skills required include ostomy care, drain management, and IV skills Experience with drip management including heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone Basic Med Surg skills required; observation unit experience preferred Experience with admissions/discharges in a fast-paced environment preferred EPIC EMR experience required Candidate's date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Facility is a Level III Trauma Center and Level III NICU with Magnet designation and a Comprehensive Stroke Center Charge nurse takes a lighter patient assignment to support the unit 24/7 support from unit secretary, hospitalist, and respiratory therapy Phlebotomy support available for peripheral blood draws Documentation of pain levels required before and after administering pain medication, with adherence to pain score protocols Orientation includes 4-8 hours of NEO orientation during day shift plus one full shift on the unit Facility fatigue policy limits staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts Holiday coverage required for one holiday per season, including Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day Scrubs may be any color except camo or denim Free parking available in designated areas RTO of up to 7 days can be approved, with additional requests reviewed by the manager First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments American Traveler Job ID P-738647. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.