Med Surg/Telemetry 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 Tele RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg/Tele unit (7N Ortho/Uro/Neuro) within a Level 2 trauma facility
• 29-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Patient population includes ortho trauma, vascular, urology, neuro-spine, OBGYN oncology, and acute medical admissions
• RNs titrate drips per prescribed nomogram, including heparin and occasionally nitro, bivalirudin, cardizem, and insulin
• Telemetry techs monitor strips 24/7; RNs are not required to read their own strips
• Charge nurse takes an assignment on all shifts; house supervisor present at all times
• Nursing assistants support the unit with varying ratios by shift
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BIPAP, and high flow oxygen therapy with RT support present; no ventilators on unit
• Uses Cerner EMR, currently transitioning to Epic
• 12-hour day shifts from 0700-1930
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to other adult medical/surgical nursing units
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling used based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Two current professional references required: one from a supervisor and one from a peer or supervisor

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for ortho trauma, vascular, urology, neuro-spine, and oncology patients, including wound dressing changes and continuous bladder irrigation
• Follow prescribed nomograms for titratable drip management
• Carry different responsibilities for vital signs and ADLs during night shift hours (1900-0700) compared to day shift
• Unit orientation includes 1 day of computer training and 1-2 days of precepted floor orientation
• Any color scrubs accepted as long as clean and professional
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, with a reduced travel rate
• Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to application and require facility approval to return
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply