Travel Nurse RN - Urology
Milwaukee, WI
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Breakdown – Urology RN / Surgical Technologist (CST)

Facility: SLMC – Urology Center Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Shift: 8-hour day shift (32 hours listed) 

1. Experience Requirements

• RN: Minimum 2 years of experience.
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist): Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Experience with urology procedures and the patient types listed below is required for the relevant role.

2. Required Certifications

• RN: BLS.
• CST: BLS.
• EPIC experience is preferred, not mandatory.

3. Facility and Unit Details

• Level III Trauma Center.
• Level III NICU.
• Magnet-designated facility.
• Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Facility beds: 933.
• Urology Center has 3 cystoscopy rooms, expandable to 4 if needed.
• Staffing: 5 RNs, 3 surgical technologists, and 8 providers.
• Adult patients only, primarily outpatient.
• Approximately 10% of patients are inpatients.

4. Procedures and Patient Types

The unit handles:

• Cystoscopy (Cysto).
• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
• Transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT).
• Ureteroscopy.
• Prostate biopsies.
• Catheter changes.
• Vasectomies.
• Clot evacuations.
• Ureteral stent placement and removal.

5. Role-Specific Responsibilities

For RN:

• Patient check-in and documentation.
• Obtain consents.
• Prepare and position patients.
• Transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
• Assist with catheter changes under local sedation, as specified.
• Transport specimens.
• Document pain levels before and after pain medication administration.
• Follow medication orders and pain-score requirements.

For CST / Surgical Technologist:

• Set up and handle instruments.
• Set up and handle scopes.
• Assist physicians during procedures.
• Transport specimens.
• May float to the main OR during downtime.

6. Patient Ratios and Support

• RN ratio: 1:1.
• CST ratio: 1:1.
• Charge nurse available and takes patients as needed.
• Unit secretary available on day shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• On-call physician available 24/7.
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7.
• Phlebotomy assists with peripheral blood draws.

7. Schedule, Call, and Weekends

RN

• Every fifth weekend.
• Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.
• Weekend rotation is call-only, according to the schedule.

CST

• 1–2 weekends per month.
• Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Other scheduling details

• On-call rotation with core staff.
• No weekday or overnight call is specified.
• Holiday expectation: one summer holiday and one winter holiday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.
• Manager must approve all requests for time off (RTO).
• Orientation: 1–3 days, depending on the candidate's comfort level.

8. Charting, Equipment, and Scrubs

• Charting system: EPIC preferred.
• Equipment: Alaris and Pyxis.
• Procedural scrubs are provided.
• Parking is free in a covered structure two blocks away; shuttle service is available.

9. Important Pain Medication Policy

The RN must document pain scores before and after medication administration. For oral pain medication, the post-medication pain assessment is required after one hour.

The medication must match the pain score and the provider's order. For example, if the patient reports pain of 8/10 but Tylenol is ordered only for mild pain rated 1–3, the RN must contact the provider for an appropriate order rather than administer the mild-pain medication under the existing order.

10. Floating and Fatigue Policy

• RN: May float to the main OR during downtime after cross-training.
• CST: May float to the main OR during downtime.
• Staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or five consecutive 12-hour shifts under the facility's fatigue policy.

11. Recruiter Checklist

Before submitting a candidate, confirm:

• Correct discipline: RN or CST.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Urology procedure experience appropriate to the role.
• EPIC experience, if available.
• Availability for weekend and holiday requirements.
• Willingness to float to the main OR after cross-training.
• RTO approved by the manager.
• Ability to follow the facility's pain assessment and medication documentation policy.