Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sheboygan, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of MedSurg experience and WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Float Pool position in a 101-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Units include MS1 General Medical Surgical, MS2 Ortho/Neuro, and MS2 Cardiac, with floating to any unit housing MedSurg patients including ER Holding/Boarding
• Patient population includes oncology (non-chemo administration), limited pediatric patients (ages 1+, non-peds unit), general surgical cases (gallbladder, appendectomy, colectomy, ostomy, TURP), general medical cases (cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD), ortho (total hips/knees/shoulders), neuro (spine surgery, stroke, TIA, altered mental status), and cardiac (post-procedure, heart failure, arrhythmias)
• Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:6 on nights
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1900) with weekend rotation every other weekend
• Scheduling may include shifts from 1845-0715 or 0645-1915
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: EPIC, IV Pumps: Alaris, Med Dispensing: Pyxis

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skills required: chest tube care, stable trach management, IV insertion, port/central line care, foley insertion/care, feeding tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo
• Drip titration experience (Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban) preferred, manager approval required if not experienced
• Cardiac post-procedure experience preferred, manager approval required if not experienced
• Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across MedSurg, Ortho/Neuro, and Cardiac units with potential float assignments throughout the hospital
• Support staff includes HUC (days only), CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist coverage 24/7, and PT/OT/ST on weekdays
• Remote tele monitoring support available, though travelers may occasionally monitor patients if tele techs are short-staffed
• Orientation includes one full shift for login/paperwork and EPIC training plus one 12-hour shift of unit orientation
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics or logos
• Free parking available on-site
• Traveler-friendly culture with strong teamwork atmosphere
• Holiday coverage required for up to 50% of holidays during the contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rule
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments