Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Saint Croix Regional Medical Center

Med Surg RN

Location: Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin Setting: Critical Access Hospital Contract Length: 16 weeks Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p), about 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical, 21 beds, plus 4 overflow beds on OB (OB generally provides care for these patients)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 days, 1:5 nights (may be flexible depending on staffing)
• Common patients: Generally 18+, with occasional younger post-surgical patients. Diagnoses include surgical, ortho, COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, dementia, cellulitis, AMS, pneumonia, SBO, COVID, and influenza.
• Charge nurse: One per shift, who takes patient load as needed and is the last to take patients, only if unit staff are above census.
• Nursing assistants: 2 CNAs during the day plus 1 HUC; 2 CNAs overnight, no HUC. Duties include vitals and ADLs.
• Respiratory therapy: No ventilated patients. CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow are set up by RT, which is in-house during the day. Night RT coverage is remote via computer.
• Monitoring: No tele techs. RNs must read tele, print strips, and chart on them. Charge nurse assists with questions. Spacelab monitors are used.
• IV drips: Only heparin per protocol is titrated by RNs.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• BLS certification
• 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Must be able to read and interpret tele
• Must be able to come in and hit the ground running

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• Experience at smaller-sized facilities
• Travel experience

Schedule and Requirements

• Weekends: Every other weekend, potentially every third. Weekend is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for both shifts.
• Holidays: At least one holiday during the holiday season. Travelers are expected to fill in where needed. The manager considers whether the contract falls over multiple holidays.
• Scheduling: No self-scheduling and no block scheduling. The manager sets the schedule.
• Listed block schedule: 1 week on, 2 weeks off, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Call or standby: None
• Floating: None
• Orientation: One shift of unit-specific orientation
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs, not provided. Any undershirt or scrub jacket must be black or navy blue, plain with no advertisements or sayings.