Neuro PCU RN
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg/PCU/Tele RN for a Neuro Trauma stepdown unit requiring trach/vent and drip titration experience.

Details

• Acute care stepdown unit (5N Neuro Trauma) within a Level 2 trauma facility
• 28-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights, dependent on acuity
• Patient population includes stroke, seizure, Guillain-Barre, Myasthenia gravis, spinal injuries, thrombectomies, TNK/TPA post-care, and endovascular neuro specialties, as well as trauma ortho injuries
• Requires titration of drips including Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, 3%, and Insulin
• RT equipment used includes vents, trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, Vapotherm, and EtCO2 monitoring
• Central tele monitoring located off-unit
• Nurse aide support available at 1:9 days and 1:12 nights ratios
• Charge nurse takes a full assignment on nights and a smaller assignment on days
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7:30p)
• Self-scheduling model, opening 6 weeks in advance; same shifts not guaranteed for travel duos
• Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday required
• Holiday requirement typically 2-3 holidays in winter, otherwise every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to sister Med/Surg units across six specialties (mixed care, cardiac, general, MS ortho, heme/onc)
• Uses Cerner EMR, currently transitioning to Epic

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 care setting within the last year
• Drip titration experience required
• Home trach/vent experience highly preferred; willingness to train and learn vent care required
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor and one from a peer or supervisor

Additional Information

• Care for a high-acuity neuro and trauma ortho patient population requiring advanced respiratory and drip management skills
• Unit orientation includes 1 general shift and 1 shift with a preceptor
• Any solid color scrub is acceptable for dress code
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked at the facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local