Med Surg/Telemetry RN - Infusion/Oncology
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on an Infusion/Oncology unit at a Level II Trauma facility, requiring acute care experience and comfort with complex patients including drip titration.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on an 8N Med Surg/Tele Infusion/Oncology unit at a Level II Trauma facility
• 27-bed unit serving oncology/hematology, general medical, GI bleed, PE/DVT, sepsis, CHF/COPD, pneumonia, and other complex medical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-5 on day/eve shifts; 1:6 on nights (1:7 possible but uncommon when short-staffed)
• Nurse aides available at ratios of 1:7-9 on day/eve and up to 1:14 overnight
• 12-hour day/evening shifts starting at 7:00 AM or 11:00 AM; night shifts run 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday coverage required: 2 out of 3 winter holidays; every other holiday at other times
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Travelers are first to float within med-surg units; float outside med-surg only for observer or tasking needs, done in 4-hour increments
• Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• Centralized telemetry techs monitor and read strips; RNs are expected to be tele-aware but are not required to independently read strips
• RT available in-house 24/7, overseeing multiple units; equipment includes continuous CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow O2
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• BLS certification (AHA) required and must be active
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Must be experienced and comfortable managing complex patients
• Experience with drips required, including titration of insulin, heparin, Cardizem, nitro, amiodarone, and octreotide
• Must be comfortable managing blood transfusions
• Travel pairs will not be accepted; candidates must be applying independently
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

• No oncology or chemotherapy knowledge required; internal nurses handle chemotherapy treatment needs
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Travelers may be asked to step into a charge nurse role if comfortable, particularly on night shift; charge nurses carry a modified patient assignment
• Orientation consists of 1 day of computer/CBT/regulatory training plus one 12-hour floor shift
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date; hospital approval is also required
• Schedule requests are accommodated when possible, but block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Any color scrubs are acceptable; scrubs with logos from other health systems are not permitted
• Local candidates (those residing within 80 miles of the facility) are eligible and accepted for this position