Med Surg Float Pool RN
Sheboygan, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring a WI or compact license, 2 years of MedSurg experience, and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Hospital setting within a 101-licensed-bed, Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Nursing Float Pool position covering multiple Med/Surg units including General Medical Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, and Cardiac, as well as ER Holding/Boarding
• Care for surgical patients (gallbladder, appendectomy, colectomy, ostomy, TURP) and general medical patients (cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, outpatient infusions)
• Care for oncology patients, including those receiving chemotherapy, without administering chemo
• Occasional pediatric patients over 1 year old on the floor, though no pediatric patients will be assigned and no peds experience is required
• Ortho/Neuro unit includes total joint replacements, spine surgeries, strokes, TIA, and altered mental status observation
• Cardiac unit includes post-procedure care (cath, TEE, cardioversion) and general cardiac conditions such as heart failure and arrhythmias
• Patient ratios are 1:4-6 during days and 1:6 at night
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1845-0715), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Floating required throughout the hospital wherever Med/Surg patients are located, with frequent floats to ER Holding/Boarding
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Experience with chest tubes, stable trach management, IV skills, port/central lines, foley insertion/care, and feeding tubes required
• Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo required, though respiratory therapy manages this equipment
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience titrating drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, and argatroban preferred; manager approval required if no prior experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidate’s middle name/initial, date of birth, and last four digits of SSN required for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Deliver Med/Surg nursing care across multiple units and patient populations, adapting to varying acuity levels
• Support from HUC (days only), CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage via secure Epic chat
• OT, PT, and ST support available on weekdays with limited weekend hours
• Remote tele monitoring supported by tele techs, though nurses may be asked to monitor patients if tele tech coverage is short
• Orientation includes one full shift for login access and paperwork, followed by unit-specific orientation determined by the manager
• Schedules are built 4-6 weeks in advance and provided 2 weeks prior; block scheduling may be considered upon request but is not guaranteed
• RTO requests are approved through the manager
• Holiday coverage may include up to 50% of holidays during the contract
• Scrub attire must be a solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking is available on site
• Facility offers a traveler-friendly culture with a strong teamwork atmosphere
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible