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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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.

Details

• 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

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

Additional Information

• 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