Medical-Surgical RN
Appleton, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical, Appleton and Neenah, Wisconsin. This Clinical Resource Team (CRT) position supports medical-surgical units across multiple facilities and requires flexibility to float according to staffing needs. The role provides 12-hour day-shift coverage for a 13-week assignment and serves patients within the nurses demonstrated skill set.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts beginning at 5:20 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday rotation may be required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Associate degree or certificate
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • At least 2 years of Medical/Surgical experience
  • At least 1 previous travel contract
  • Electronic health record experience using EPIC within the past year
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Experience with pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, pacemaker patients, and transradial (TR) band management
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Assignment is part of a Clinical Resource Team (CRT) supporting Medical/Surgical units.
  • Floating may occur between units and multiple facilities based on staffing needs.
  • Patient assignments may include Medical/Surgical, general surgery, oncology, renal, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, surgical trauma, orthopedics, diabetic ketoacidosis, and cardiac care.
  • Cardiac care may include pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, heart catheterization, and pacemaker patients.
  • Neurological care may include stroke, post-thrombolytic therapy, and neurosurgical patients.
  • Patient ratios are generally 1:56, with support from licensed practical nurses or certified nursing assistants based on acuity.
  • Missed shifts must be made up within 2 weeks of the absence.
  • Assignment placement is provided in 2-week increments and may change based on operational needs.
  • Black scrubs are required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits