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

Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Job Type

• Contractor (Travel Nurse)
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Float Pool)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Patient Population & Units

• Float to various MedSurg units and anywhere in the hospital with MedSurg patients, including ER Holding/Boarding
• Units include:

  • MS1 General Medical Surgical: oncology (no chemo administration), surgical (gallbladder, appendectomies, colectomies, ostomies, TURPs), general medical (cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD), outpatient infusions (antibiotics/fluids)
  • MS2 Ortho/Neuro: ortho (total hips, knees, shoulders), neuro (spine surgeries, strokes, altered mental status, TIA vs. stroke observation), observation (chest pain, dizziness, syncope)
  • MS2 Cardiac: post-procedure cardiac care (cath, TEE, cardioversion - manager approval required if no experience), general cardiac (heart failure, chest pain, arrhythmias)

Patient Ratios

• Day shift: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
• Night shift: 1 nurse to 6 patients

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Skills

• Chest tube care, stable tracheostomy management
• IV skills including port/central line care
• Knowledge of CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo equipment (respiratory therapists manage equipment)
• Foley catheter insertion and care
• Feeding tube care
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Titrating drips: Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban (manager approval required if no prior drip experience)
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system required

Support on Unit

• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) available days only
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) assist with vitals and blood glucose (no IV insertions/removals)
• Charge nurse manages patient assignments
• Phlebotomy available for peripheral lab draws
• Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
• Hospitalist available 24/7 (communication via secure EPIC chat)
• Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy available weekdays with limited weekend hours
• Remote telemetry monitoring with Tele tech; nurse may be asked to monitor patients if Tele techs are short

Equipment & Charting

• EMR: EPIC (experience required)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation

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

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: 0645-1915 (day), 1845-0715 (night)
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Schedule released 4-6 weeks in advance, with 2 weeks’ notice
• Block scheduling may be considered but not guaranteed
• Requests for time off require manager approval
• No on-call duties
• May be required to work up to 50% of holidays during contract

Additional Information

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