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

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2088

$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Work on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with 24 private rooms, including 4 rooms designated for ventilator patients
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Day/Evening shift patient ratio of 1:4-5; Night shift patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Schedule made 6 weeks at a time and received 2 weeks prior
• One holiday per contract required
• Cannot work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per fatigue policy
• No on-call responsibilities
• Care for medical patients including those with COPD, chest pain, post cardiac cath, DM, cellulitis, chronic trachs, wounds, ventilators, heart failure, and surgical patients
• Average patient length of stay is 5-10 days
• Vent experience required; a 3-hour vent class taught by Respiratory Therapy is available, followed by an additional 12 hours of orientation with vent patients
• Travelers will manage ventilator patients; RT manages the vent itself
• Charge nurse experience required and must be willing and comfortable performing charge duties
• Telemetry monitoring experience required
• Required skills include wound care, surgical/post-op care, IV start skills, wound vacs, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, and trach care
• Travelers are first to float to all other medical/surgical units and ED holding at a 1:4 ratio
• Charting system: EPIC required
• Additional equipment used: Alaris, Pyxis, GE monitors
• Scrub color: Any color accepted, no camouflage or denim
• Must document pain levels before and after administering pain medications
• Parking in main structure is free
• Required certification: BLS

Facility:

This facility is a large 933-bed hospital holding Magnet Designation and recognized as a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The unit benefits from robust support including 24/7 unit secretaries, hospitalists, and respiratory therapy, as well as centralized telemetry monitoring, a phlebotomy team, and an IV/VAD team for central line management. The facility fosters a fast-paced, high-acuity environment known for its strong team culture and excellent communication among staff.

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is a vibrant lakeside city on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering a rich blend of arts, culture, and world-famous festivals including Summerfest, the world's largest music festival. The city boasts a thriving food and craft beer scene, diverse neighborhoods, and year-round recreational activities, making it an exciting destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and a dynamic 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