Med Surg/Tele RN
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position in an acute care setting requiring WI or compact RN licensure and prior intermediate care/telemetry experience.

Details

• Acute care Level II trauma facility on a 29-bed Med/Surg/Tele unit specializing in ENT and general medical patients
• Common diagnoses include abdominal surgeries, ENT surgeries, complex wounds, and general medical conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 (days) and 1:6 (nights), with nurse aide ratios of 1:8 (days) and 1:14 (nights)
• Charge nurse takes a smaller assignment and agency staff are not required to work in charge role
• Telemetry monitor techs monitor rhythms and document in the EHR; RNs are not required to read their own strips
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, and occasionally insulin, diltiazem, amiodarone, and nitro
• Respiratory equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP, and Vapotherm; occasional tracheostomy care but no ventilators
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with an every other weekend and every other holiday requirement
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed but is prioritized for night shifts when possible
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required on a rotation basis to other med/surg units when overstaffed
• Scrubs of any color permitted

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Intermediate care background required
• Experience with IVs, drains, ostomies, wound vacs, NG tubes, and foley catheters required
• Experience with electronic health records required

Additional Information

• Unit-specific orientation includes 12 hours of computer training and 12 hours of shadowing
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and receive a reduced bill rate
• Clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission and require facility approval to return
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position