Med Surg RN
Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Registered Nurse: Medical-Surgical

Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Employment type: Travel Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 12-hour variable day/night shifts Contract length: Not specified

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• 2 years of Med Surg experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Assignment Details

• Guaranteed 48 hours per week, with overtime after 48 hours worked
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Primary unit: Medical and Pediatrics unit (travelers do not take pediatric patients)
• Up to 36 hours of low census hours, which can be taken in 4-hour increments. These are not on-call hours.
• Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Guaranteed set hours each week, except during holidays when the unit is closed
• GSA hours are not guaranteed during the week of orientation
• Typical patient ratios: 1:4-5 on days, 1:6-7 on nights
• Scrub color: any color

Patient Population

• Respiratory illnesses, stroke, neurological conditions (such as seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, and chronic back pain), gastrointestinal illness, diabetic management, renal failure, urinary tract disorders, sepsis, wound care, clotting disorders, infectious diseases, and acute alcohol withdrawal

Desired Skills

• Hard worker, resilient, and able to manage change well
• Able to work independently and complete tasks on time
• Willing to ask questions and collaborate with team and ancillary staff
• Positive attitude and flexibility with constant changes during a shift

Policies

• During flu season, travelers who decline flu and COVID vaccination must wear a mask at all times. Compliance is mandatory, and failure to follow this policy may result in corrective action.