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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a float pool position requiring a WI or compact RN license and 2 years of Med/Surg experience.

Details

• 13-week contract in a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with 101 licensed beds
• Float pool position covering Med/Surg units (MS1, MS2 Ortho/Neuro, MS2 Cardiac, GLMS, CMS2, IP Holdover) and ER Holding/Boarding as needed
• MS1 cares for general medical-surgical, oncology (no chemo administration), limited pediatric (over age 1, no peds assignments), and surgical patients (gallbladder, appendectomy, colectomy, ostomy, TURP)
• MS2 Ortho/Neuro handles observation, orthopedic (total hips, knees, shoulders), and neuro cases (spine surgery, stroke, TIA, altered mental status)
• MS2 Cardiac manages post-procedure (cath, TEE, cardioversion) and general cardiac patients (heart failure, chest pain, arrhythmias)
• Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:6 on nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a), 36 hours per week, with every other weekend rotation
• Schedule released 4-6 weeks out, provided 2 weeks in advance; block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• No on-call requirement
• Could work up to 50% of holidays during the contract
• EPIC EMR experience required; Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system used
• RT support available 24/7; hospitalist coverage 24/7 via EPIC secure chat; charge nurse, HUC (days only), CNA, and phlebotomy support provided

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Comfort managing chest tubes, stable trach care, IV skills, port/central lines, foley insertion/care, and feeding tubes required
• Knowledge of CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo required (RT manages equipment)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience managing insulin and heparin/argatroban drips required
• Experience titrating Cardizem and amiodarone drips preferred; manager approval required if no experience
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg units based on facility needs, including frequent floating to ER Holding/Boarding
• Orientation includes one full shift for login access, paperwork, and EPIC training, followed by a 12-hour unit orientation shift
• Remote tele monitoring supported by tele techs, though nurses may be asked to monitor patients if tele techs are short-staffed
• RTO requests go through the unit manager for approval
• Scrubs must be any solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available on-site
• Traveler-friendly culture with a strong teamwork atmosphere
• 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 have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible