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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring ventilator competency, charge nurse experience, and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical/Surgical and Telemetry unit within a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital
• 24-bed unit with private rooms, including 4 ventilator-capable rooms
• Patient population includes COPD, chest pain, post cardiac cath, COVID, DM, cellulitis, chronic trachs, wounds, ventilators, surgical, and heart failure patients
• Average length of stay is 5-10 days
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5 on days/evenings and 1:6-7 on nights
• Tech to patient ratio of 1:6 on days and 1:8 on nights
• Care for ventilator patients with RNs managing the patient while RT manages the vent
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units and ED holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in Telemetry
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty within the last year
• Charge nurse experience required and must be comfortable performing charge duties
• Ventilator experience required prior to arrival
• Skilled in wound care, surgical/post-op care, IV starts, wound vacs, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, and trach care
• Able to read and interpret rhythm strips and manage central lines
• Able to titrate cardizem, heparin, and insulin drips
• Experience with chest tubes, drains, and tracheostomy management
• High acuity experience required
• Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support on the unit includes a charge nurse, 24/7 unit secretary, hospitalist, and RT, plus centralized telemetry monitoring, phlebotomy, and an IV/VAD team for central lines
• Techs assist with glucose checks, vitals, and IV removal
• Orientation includes EPIC training, badge/log-in setup, and a 12-hour orientation with the charge nurse
• Ventilator training includes a 3-hour class taught by RT plus 12 additional hours of orientation with vent patients
• Schedules are made 6 weeks at a time and released 2 weeks prior
• One holiday required per contract
• Facility fatigue policy limits staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs may be any color except camo or denim
• Must document pain levels before and after administering pain medication, ensuring medication matches the reported pain score
• Unit culture is fast-paced and high acuity with strong teamwork and communication
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions