Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Cudahy, WI
Alliance Services, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2160

$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Day shifts run from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and night shifts run from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 50% of holidays per contract required
• Low census on-call possible for up to 36 hours per contract
• Schedule is created in 6-week increments and released approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the schedule
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Care for mostly geriatric patients including post-op orthopedic (total hips, total knees), post-op urology (TURPs, cystos), post-op general surgery (ostomies, gallbladder, appendectomies, colectomies), and general medical patients (CHF, COPD, respiratory/kidney/liver/GI issues, CIWA, IVDA, diabetic, and cardiac overflow)
• Day shift RN patient ratio is 1:4-5 and night shift RN patient ratio is 1:6-7 (up to 1:8 but not common)
• Skills required include experience with orthopedic patients, CBI, NG tube placement and management, foley placement and management, chest tube management, Pleurex and other drains, wound care, central line/ports/midline blood draws, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Drip management includes Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and insulin (titration within set parameters)
• EMR system is EPIC - experience preferred
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Additional unit equipment includes CPM, virtual monitoring equipment, and ceiling lift
• May float to other Med/Surg units or anywhere in the hospital where Med/Surg patients are located, including ER hold and ICU, but will only take Med/Surg patient assignments
• Orientation includes NEO and one 12-hour shift on the unit to learn the flow
• Required certifications: BLS; ACLS preferred
• Scrub color must be any solid color and professional - no graphics, logos, denim, or designs
• Free employee parking available

Facility:

This facility is a Level IV Trauma Center with 100 beds total and a 33-bed unit on the Med/Surg Telemetry floor. The unit maintains an average daily census of 24-26 patients and offers comprehensive support services including a charge RN with reduced patient assignment, HUC until 1900, phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws, respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage 24/7, OT/PT/ST during the day, and centralized telemetry monitoring with telemetry technicians and a central monitor at the nurses station. The unit culture is described as relatively engaged and positive, with strong teamwork particularly on the night shift.

Location:

Cudahy, WI

Cudahy is a welcoming community located just 20 minutes south of Milwaukee, offering easy access to a vibrant city with world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The area provides an excellent blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience, making it a great destination for healthcare professionals looking to enjoy both a fulfilling career and an active lifestyle.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support