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 position requiring ventilator care experience and charge nurse capability.

Details

• Work in the Medical and Telemetry unit (IU 4EF) of a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 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 cases
• Average length of stay is 5-10 days
• RN to patient ratio is 1:4-5 on days/evenings and 1:6-7 on nights
• Care for ventilator patients (max 4 of 24 beds) with RN managing patient care while RT manages the vent
• 12hr night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to other medical/surgical units and ED holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with unit secretary, hospitalist, and RT support available 24/7

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN telemetry experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty within the last year
• Charge nurse experience required and must be willing to perform 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 tracheostomy care
• Able to read and interpret rhythm strips and manage central lines
• Able to titrate cardizem, heparin, and insulin drips
• Experience with chest tubes and drains required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• One professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care for high-acuity medical and surgical patients including ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients
• Document pain levels before and after medication administration per facility protocol, ensuring medication matches reported pain score
• Charge nurse role includes light patient assignment when staffing allows
• Support staff available including unit secretary, hospitalist, RT, phlebotomy, and IV/VAD team
• Orientation includes EPIC system training, badge/log-in access, and a 12-hour orientation with charge nurse
• One holiday required per contract
• No on-call responsibilities
• Scrubs of any color accepted except camo or denim
• Fast-paced, high-acuity unit with strong team culture and communication
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments