PCU RN - Neuro Trauma
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 13-week night shift assignment on a neuro trauma stepdown unit requiring recent PCU/ICU experience and drip titration skills.

Details

• PCU/stepdown unit specializing in neuro trauma (5N Neuro Trauma)
• 28-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights, dependent on acuity
• Patient population includes strokes, seizures, Guillain Barre, Myasthenia gravis, spinal injuries, thrombectomies, post-TNK/TPA, endovascular neuro cases, AMS, dementia, and trauma ortho injuries
• Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 1900-0730
• Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) required
• Floating required to sister Med/Surg units covering mixed care, cardiac, general, ortho, and heme/onc specialties
• No call or standby requirement
• Self-scheduling model, with schedules opening 6 weeks in advance
• Charge nurse takes a full team assignment on nights and a smaller assignment on days
• Nurse aide support available at ratios of 1:9 days and 1:12 nights
• RT equipment on unit includes vents, trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and EtCO2 monitoring
• Central telemetry monitoring located off-unit

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU experience required
• Must have experience in a similar setting within the last 1 year
• Drip titration experience required, including Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, 3%, and Insulin
• Trach and vent experience strongly preferred; willingness to train and learn required if not experienced
• 2 professional references required: 1 from a supervisor and 1 from a peer or supervisor

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to neuro and trauma ortho patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions
• Participate in unit-specific orientation consisting of 1 shift of general orientation and 1 shift with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage typically required for 2 out of 3 winter holidays, and every other holiday otherwise
• Dress code allows any solid color scrubs
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are eligible at a reduced pay rate