RN Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Medical-Surgical

Location: West Allis, WI 53227 Level IV Trauma Center | Level III NICU | Primary Stroke Center

Facility Overview:

• Hospital Beds: 277
• EMR: EPIC (required)
• Free Parking Available

Position Summary:

The RN – Telemetry provides safe, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to manage multiple patient conditions, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Unit Details:

• Patient Population: General Medical/Surgical and Telemetry patients
• Patient Ratios: Up to 6 patients per nurse (based on staffing)
• Telemetry Monitoring: Central monitoring with Tele Tech support

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of RN Medical/Surgical experience
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• Active RN License
• BLS – Required
• NIHSS – Required
• ACLS – Preferred

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Tracheostomy care
• Chest tube management
• IV medication management including:
• Lasix drips
• Insulin drips
• Heparin drips
• Wound VAC management
• Strong general Med/Surg skillset

Support & Resources:

• CNAs/Patient Care Techs
• Health Unit Coordinators (HUC)
• Charge Nurse
• Rapid Response Team
• Phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws

Floating:

• May float to any Medical/Surgical unit
• Assignments coordinated through the House Supervisor

Technology & Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation:

• 1 shift (facility and unit orientation)

Schedule Details:

• Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Every other major holiday
• On-Call: None

Time Off (RTO):

• Up to 7 days of RTO approved with contract extension if needed

Dress Code:

• Any solid color scrubs (no logos)