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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 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 Float Pool position at a Level IV Trauma Center in Sheboygan, WI, requiring 2 years of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.
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Float Pool position covering multiple Med/Surg units within a 101-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
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Units covered include General Med/Surg (oncology, surgical, general medical), Ortho/Neuro, and Cardiac; floating to ER Holding/Boarding is likely and expected
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Patient population includes general medical (CHF, COPD, GI bleeds, cellulitis), surgical (appendectomies, colectomies, TURPs), orthopedic (total hips/knees/shoulders), neurological (strokes, spine surgeries, TIA), and cardiac (post-cath, heart failure, arrhythmias) cases
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Pediatric patients (>1 yr old) may be present on the floor; travelers will not be assigned pediatric patients
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Patient ratios: 1:4–6 on days, 1:6 on nights
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12-hour night shifts, 7:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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No on-call requirements
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Up to 50% of holidays during the contract may be required
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EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis
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Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse (takes patient assignment), phlebotomy, respiratory therapy (RT) 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and OT/PT/ST on weekdays
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Active WI RN license or valid compact RN license currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Epic EMR experience required
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Required clinical skills: chest tubes, stable trach management, IV skills, port/central line management, foley insertion/care, feeding tubes, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo
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Experience titrating drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban) preferred; candidates without drip experience may require manager approval
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Candidates with no cardiac post-procedure experience (cath, TEE, cardioversion) may require manager approval
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At least one professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration
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Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Orientation consists of one full shift covering login access and Epic setup, followed by 1 additional 12-hour unit orientation shift; brief orientations provided for new float units as needed
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If tele techs are short-staffed, travelers may be asked to assist with remote telemetry monitoring
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Schedule is posted 4–6 weeks out with at least 2 weeks notice; block scheduling may be considered upon request but is not guaranteed
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RTO requests must be approved by the manager
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Scrub color must be a solid color, professional appearance; no graphics, logos, or designs
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Free parking available on site
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Described as a traveler-friendly environment with a strong teamwork culture
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
