Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,072 to $2,180 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Shift Information: 1900-0730 Clinical Interviewing- Yes, manager to review any offers. On Call, Call Back Requirements: No on call requirements. Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.

Medical: wide variety of medical paients Average LOS: 1-4 days Surgical: Orthopedic (spine/lumbar/cervical, joints) and ENT (larygectomies, tracheostomies, thyroidectomy, head/neck dissection, tongue resection). We do get abdominal surgery overflow as well. (we do not care for vented airways on this unit) Patient Ratios:

Wound care, Surgical/post-op care, IV start skills, Wound vacs, drain management, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, trach and lary care. Telemetry required Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: light patient assignment if staffing allows Unit secretary, 24/7Hospitalist, 24/7RT, 24/7Centralized telemetry monitoring Phlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood drawsIV/VAD team – central lines Techs are able to do glucose, vitals, remove IVs and foleys and ADLsCharting System/Equipment: EPIC – required AlarisPyxisClient monitors Floating:all other med-surg unitsED holding – 1:4 ratio Travelers first to float OrientationEpic orientation, badge, log in access12 hr orientation with charge nurse Scheduling: Schedule made 6 week at a time, receive 2 week prior. Will partner with unit manager for scheduling. Weekend rotation: every other

Holiday Expectations: One holiday per contractAAH adheres to a fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shifts Other notes: Scrub Color: Any - no camo/denim Parking: Main Structure is free Culture: Fast paced, high acuity, amazing staff culture, highly interactive team members with great communication and team work['1-2 years experience as RN Tele', 'a backup charge nurse', 'Able to read and interpret rhythm strips, manage central lines, start IVs and draw blood. Able to titrate the following drips: cardizem, heparin, and insulin.', 'American Heart Associated Basic Life Support']