Med Surg RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Med/Surg unit (4SW Med/Surg Care)
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Float ability to similar units required to care for Med/Surg patients
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Patient population includes colon surgery, Whipple surgery, cholecystectomy, liver resections, bariatric surgery, GYN surgery, mastectomy, hernia surgery, colitis, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, and Crohn's disease

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Charge experience preferred
• Experience with 1:5-6 patient ratios
• Charting system experience required (any EMR)
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and peripheral line care, PICC line management, respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, oxygen administration), colostomy/ileostomy management, feeding tube care, medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA), cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and rapid response/code teams preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Experience with surgical drains preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a variety of surgical and GI diagnoses
• Must shave facial hair to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing; no medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Candidates residing within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Clinicians cannot work more than one year as a traveler without taking a 6-month break before returning