Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a RN for a Telemetry/Med Surg assignment in Wisconsin. 28-bed unit within a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Expect 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts and every-other weekend.

Requirements include active WI or Compact RN license, BLS, 1–2 years acute care, ostomy care, IV therapy, and drips management. Epic EMR experience, ability to float, and professional references are required. Free parking and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in WI or Compact
• BLS certification required
• 1–2 years acute care experience, recent within last year
• Experience with ostomy care, drain management and IV therapy
• Experience managing drips (heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Experience with admissions/discharges in a fast-paced setting
• Epic EMR experience required
• References from a supervisor/manager within the past year

Responsibilities

• Med Surg/Telemetry unit (28 beds) within a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Care for chest pain rule-out, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, rule-out CVA/TIA, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI
• Average stay ~36 hours with 2–3 admissions/discharges daily
• Patient ratios 1:4-5 day; 1:6-8 night; tech ratios 1:5 day, 1:9 night
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis and GE monitors
• 24/7 telemetry monitoring with tele tech support
• 12-hour night shifts 1900–0730; 36 hours/week; weekend rotation
• Floating to other Med Surg units and ED Holding; travelers floated first

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS certification

Ostomy care

Drain management

IV therapy

Admissions/Discharges

Education

Registered Nurse license (WI or Compact)

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris pumps

Pyxis

GE monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Telemetry/Med Surg position requiring 1-2 years acute care experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skills in ostomy care, drain management, and IV therapy required
• Experience managing drips including heparin, insulin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone
• Experience with admissions/discharges in a fast-paced environment
• Basic Med Surg skills required; observation unit experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• Med Surg/Telemetry unit (28 beds) within a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Patient population includes rule-out chest pain, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, rule-out CVA/TIA, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI cases
• Average patient stay of approximately 36 hours with 2-3 admissions/discharges daily
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 (day) and 1:6-8 (night); tech ratios of 1:5 (day) and 1:9 (night)
• Utilizes Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with 24/7 tele tech support
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Med Surg units and ED Holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first
• Support on the unit includes a charge nurse with a lighter patient assignment, 24/7 unit secretary, 24/7 hospitalist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and phlebotomy assistance for peripheral blood draws
• No ventilator or trach patients on this unit; most patients are ambulatory
• Fatigue policy in place limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Holiday coverage required for one holiday per season, either Christmas Eve/Christmas Day or New Year\'s Eve/New Year\'s Day
• Orientation includes 4-8 hours of NEO orientation on dayshift with educator, supervisor, and manager, plus one full shift on the unit
• Schedules created 6 weeks at a time and provided 2 weeks prior to start
• RTO up to 7 days can be approved directly; additional days require manager approval
• Any scrub color accepted except camo or denim
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
• Free parking available in designated areas

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-738647

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