Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sheboygan, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Level IV Trauma Center in Sheboygan, WI, requiring 2 years of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Float Pool position covering multiple Med/Surg units within a 101-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Units covered include General Med/Surg (oncology, surgical, general medical), Ortho/Neuro, and Cardiac; floating to ER Holding/Boarding is likely and expected
• Patient population includes general medical (CHF, COPD, GI bleeds, cellulitis), surgical (appendectomies, colectomies, TURPs), orthopedic (total hips/knees/shoulders), neurological (strokes, spine surgeries, TIA), and cardiac (post-cath, heart failure, arrhythmias) cases
• Pediatric patients (>1 yr old) may be present on the floor; travelers will not be assigned pediatric patients
• Patient ratios: 1:4–6 on days, 1:6 on nights
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Up to 50% of holidays during the contract may be required
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse (takes patient assignment), phlebotomy, respiratory therapy (RT) 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and OT/PT/ST on weekdays

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or valid compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required clinical skills: chest tubes, stable trach management, IV skills, port/central line management, foley insertion/care, feeding tubes, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo
• Experience titrating drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban) preferred; candidates without drip experience may require manager approval
• Candidates with no cardiac post-procedure experience (cath, TEE, cardioversion) may require manager approval
• At least one professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of one full shift covering login access and Epic setup, followed by 1 additional 12-hour unit orientation shift; brief orientations provided for new float units as needed
• If tele techs are short-staffed, travelers may be asked to assist with remote telemetry monitoring
• Schedule is posted 4–6 weeks out with at least 2 weeks notice; block scheduling may be considered upon request but is not guaranteed
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Scrub color must be a solid color, professional appearance; no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available on site
• Described as a traveler-friendly environment with a strong teamwork culture
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply