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Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level IV Trauma Center in Wisconsin, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and BLS certification.
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Work in a 24-bed Med/Surg unit at a 101-licensed-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
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Patient population includes oncology, surgical (bowel, GU, CBI), cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COVID/TB overflow, and outpatient infusions (antibiotics/fluids)
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Pediatric patients (>1 yr) are present on the floor but travelers will not be assigned to care for them
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Patient ratios: 1:4-5 on days, 1:4-6 on evenings/PMs, and 1:6 overnight
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12-hour evening shifts (14:45–03:15), transitioning to 19:00–07:00 partway through the contract; 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation: every other weekend
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Floating required to other Med/Surg units and ED boarding; travelers are first to float
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On-call is not required, but interest can be communicated to management
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Epic EMR (experience preferred); Alaris and Pyxis also in use
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CNA support with ratios of 1:4-5 on days, 1:6 evenings, and 1:8 overnight
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Charge nurse carries a partial patient assignment
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Respiratory Therapy (RT), hospitalist, RRT/Code Blue team available 24/7; centralized telemetry with telemetry tech
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IV/VAT team available Mondays and Thursdays; phlebotomy services available (RNs draw from central lines)
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OT, PT, and ST available on weekdays with limited coverage on weekends
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Active WI or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency with chest tubes, IV skills, port/central line management, and knowledge of CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo required
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Stable trach management preferred but not required
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Chemo certification is not required
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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COVID vaccination required
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Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the last year
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Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
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First-time travelers will be considered on a case-by-case basis upon management review
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
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Orientation is 1–2 days based on candidate comfort level
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Holiday rotation required (every other holiday)
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
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Any color scrubs are acceptable, but must be professional in appearance
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Free parking is available on-site
