Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Wausau, WI
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings
$2,767/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays, Evenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,500/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Asap Guaranteed Hours per Week: 40 hrs Primary Location: Aspirus Wausau Hospital Shift Requirements: 8 hour variable shifts. Mix of 0700-1530,0900-1730 and 1100-1930, Float Requirements: May be required to float to other Central Aspirus locations if needed (this is rare but is reflected in the higher premium pay for this assignment).
On Call/Call-Back: During a 13 week contract, 6-8 nights of week night call and 1-2 weekend. 30 min response time meaning traveler must be ready and in the OR within that 30 min. Can be low censused and put on call. Call back minimum is 2 hours. Traveler must have their own vehicle and can not rely on Uber/Lyft due to on call responsibilities.
Weekend/Holiday: Weekend for call only. Holiday rotation Required
Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, WI RN License, required.
Minimum Experience: 5+ year OR experience with at least 1 travel assignment REQUIRED- need to have experience in a larger facility with comparable OR's of 20. Trauma II experience REQUIRED. Circulate REQUIRED, scrub experience preferred.
Charting/Equipment: Epic preferred Unit Specific Skillset: 21 ORs including all specialties. 40-60 cases per day - Avg of 45. Required skills: Ortho, Neuro (crani s), Spine, REQUIRED. General Surgery, GYN, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GI, not required but a bonus. Looking for a flexible candidate with excellent work ethic that is also willing to do downtime tasks, if needed. Hard worker, Resilient and Manages Change well, Social candidates.
Scrub Colors: any color
Contract is eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours travelers can be put on call during the 36 hours of unbillable low census. If called back in, they will have call back pay. GSA hours are not guaranteed the week of Orientation. Traveler is guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays where unit is closed.
During flu season, any traveler who declines flu and COVID vaccination is required to wear a mask at all times. This is an Aspirus policy, and compliance is mandatory (No exceptions).
Employer
Voca Healthcare
50 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
Pros
I met her a year ago, and was wanting to travel but I didn’t have my multi-state licenses yet. She remembered me! Not long ago she reached out to me and said she wanted to help me and that she had some terrific leads. She got me into a job in Wisconsin, and she checks on me all the time. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiter and friend! I am so blessed to have been one of her clients! I will send everyone I know to her!! ❤️"
Cons
None
Recommends working with Voca Healthcare
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As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:- Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
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