Float Pool Medical-Surgical RN
Sheboygan, WI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Job Type

• Contractor
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shift (18:45–07:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Holiday work: may be required up to 50% of holidays during contract
• Schedule made 4-6 weeks in advance, with 2 weeks’ notice
• Block scheduling may be considered but not guaranteed
• No on-call duties
• Request time off requires manager approval

Facility & Unit Information

• Float Pool position covering multiple MedSurg units and hospital areas with MedSurg patients, including ER Holding/Boarding
• Units include:

  • MS1 General Medical Surgical (Oncology patients cared for, no chemo administration; some pediatric patients >1 year old, no pediatric experience required)
  • MS2 Ortho/Neuro (orthopedic surgeries, neuro observation, strokes)
  • MS2 Cardiac (post-procedure cardiac care; manager approval required if no prior experience with cardiac procedures)
• Patient ratios:

  • Days: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
  • Nights: 1 nurse to 6 patients

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required

Skills & Clinical Competencies

• Proficient with chest tubes, stable tracheostomy management, IV skills, port/central line care
• Knowledgeable about CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo equipment (respiratory therapists manage equipment)
• Foley catheter insertion and care, feeding tube management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Ability to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban (manager approval required if no prior drip experience)
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Support & Team Environment

• Unit support includes:

  • HUC (Hospital Unit Coordinator) on days only
  • CNA support for vitals and blood glucose (no IV insertions/removals)
  • Charge nurse manages patient assignments
  • Phlebotomy available for peripheral lab draws
  • Respiratory therapy available 24/7
  • Hospitalist available 24/7 via secure chat on EPIC
  • OT, PT, Speech Therapy available weekdays with limited weekend hours
  • Remote telemetry monitoring with Tele tech; nurse may assist if Tele techs are short staffed

Orientation

• One full shift for login access, paperwork, and EPIC setup
• Remainder of first shift spent on assigned unit
• One 12-hour shift unit orientation; manager selects unit(s) for orientation
• Brief orientation provided when floating to new units

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any solid, professional color; no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available
• Culture: Traveler-friendly with strong teamwork atmosphere

Required Licensure

• Current RN license appropriate for the state of assignment