Med Surg Float Pool RN
Sheboygan, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Float Pool position covering MedSurg units including MS1 General Medical Surgical, MS2 Ortho/Neuro, MS2 Cardiac, and MedSurg patients in ER Holding/Boarding
• MS1 patients include general surgical (gallbladder, appendectomy, colectomy, ostomy, TURP), general medical (cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD), oncology, outpatient infusions, and some pediatric patients over age 1
• MS2 Ortho/Neuro patients include observation (chest pain, dizziness, syncope), ortho (total hips, knees, shoulders), and neuro (spine surgeries, strokes, TIA, altered mental status)
• MS2 Cardiac patients include post-procedure cardiac care (cath, TEE, cardioversion) and general cardiac conditions (heart failure, chest pain, arrhythmias)
• Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:6 on nights
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p, with shift times of 1845-0715 and 0645-1915
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements, though staff may be placed on call for a shift with a 30-minute arrival window if called in
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Remote tele monitoring supported by tele techs, with possible RN coverage if tele techs are short-staffed

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Skills required: chest tube management, stable trach management, IV skills, port/central line management, foley insertion/care, feeding tube management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience managing insulin and heparin/argatroban drips required
• Experience titrating Cardizem and amiodarone drips preferred; manager approval needed if no experience
• Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo equipment required (RT manages equipment)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple MedSurg units, flexing to wherever MedSurg patients are located including ER Holding/Boarding
• Unit support includes HUC (days only), CNAs, charge nurse, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, and weekday PT/OT/ST services
• Phlebotomy support available for peripheral lab draws; hard sticks escalated to house supervisor
• Orientation includes one full shift for login access and paperwork, followed by unit-specific orientation
• Schedules are built 4-6 weeks out and typically provided 2 weeks in advance; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• Holiday coverage expectations include working up to 50% of holidays during the contract, or as low as 2 holidays per year depending on unit
• Scrubs must be a solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking is available on site
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a traveler-friendly, team-oriented culture
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments