Med Surg/IMC Telemetry RN
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg IMC/Tele position at a Level II Trauma facility, requiring at least 1 year of telemetry or stepdown experience and strong cardiac nursing skills.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Med/Surg IMC/Telemetry unit (6N) at a Level II Trauma facility
• 28-bed unit with a heavy cardiac focus — up to 75% of patients may be cardiac
• Patient population includes pre/post caths, pre-CABG, chest pain, NSTEMIs, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, dialysis, altered mental status, nephrology, hematology, wounds, and overflow strokes
• Nurse-to-patient ratios average 1:5 on days/evenings and 1:5–7 on nights (must be comfortable with up to 7 patients)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including insulin, heparin, nitro, diltiazem, and Lasix
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes continuous CPAP/BiPAP, high flow, Vapotherm, nebs, and chest PT — no ventilators
• Telemetry techs provide 24/7 remote monitoring; a unit monitor is also available for nurses to verify rhythm capture
• Charge RN carries a reduced patient assignment and serves as a resource for floor staff
• Nurse aide support averages 1:9 on days/evenings and 1:14 on nights
• 12-hour night shifts; shift start times vary (0700–1900, 1100–2300, 1900–0700)
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Every other holiday required
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling is accommodated when possible but not guaranteed
• Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry, IMC, or stepdown RN experience required
• Significant cardiac nursing experience required (heavy cardiac unit)
• Drip titration experience required
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from the same specialty within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Orientation consists of one 12-hour day off-unit and one 12-hour shift on-unit
• Floating may be required to other Med/Surg floors or outside the Med/Surg cluster (particularly for 1:1 patient observer needs); rotation is used to ensure fairness
• Agency staff are not placed on call, though scheduling is done in 4-hour blocks and staff may be low-censused or reallocated based on staffing needs
• Scrubs may be any color; clean and professional appearance required
• Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to the application date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be eligible to apply