Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of Neuro MS/Tele experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Med/Surg Tele unit of a teaching hospital environment
• Neuro/telemetry patient population including CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, and pre/post neurosurgery cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 1900-0730, Monday through Friday
• Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in Neuro MS/Tele within the last 3 years
• Epic EMR experience required, within the past 12 months preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting, including 100% accuracy on lethal rhythm identification and an 80% or higher overall score
• Skills required include IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory care skills required including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management skills required
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and IV insulin protocols required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to neurological and telemetry patients including CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, and substance withdrawal cases
• Assist with rapid response/code team activations as needed
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital setting
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have 2 years of Level I or similar-sized hospital inpatient neuro experience within the last two years
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be accepted
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred