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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 seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level IV Trauma Center in Cudahy, WI, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg or telemetry experience on 12-hour night shifts.
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Position is based on a Med/Surg unit (2nd Floor) within a 100-bed Level IV Trauma Center located in Cudahy, WI, approximately 20 minutes from Milwaukee
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28-bed unit with an average daily census of 20–22 patients
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Patient population is primarily geriatric with cardiac (CHF, chest pain obs), neurological (seizure/stroke obs, TIA, altered mental status), and general medical (COPD, respiratory, kidney, liver, GI) diagnoses
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No Cath Lab on site; patients requiring cardiac catheterization are transferred to a sister facility
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Night shift RN-to-patient ratios are 1:6–7, occasionally up to 1:8
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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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50% of assigned holidays must be worked per contract
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Floating may occur to other Med/Surg units or Med/Surg patient assignments elsewhere in the hospital, including ER hold and ICU — Med/Surg patient assignment only
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EMR: Epic
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IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis
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Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele techs; central monitor also located at the nurses' station
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Active WI or compact RN license required
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Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required; ACLS preferred
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Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or telemetry nursing experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency with NG tube placement and management, Foley placement and management, chest tube management, Pleurex and other drains, wound care, and central line/port/midline blood draws
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Cardiac rhythm interpretation required
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Experience titrating drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and insulin
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At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected 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 are welcome to apply
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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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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
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Orientation includes a facility NEO session and one 12-hour shift on the unit
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Schedule is set in 6-week increments and released approximately 3 weeks before the start of each cycle; RTO requests go through the manager
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Support staff includes a Charge RN with a reduced patient assignment, HUC until 2300, 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws, and OT/PT/ST during daytime hours
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Scrubs must be a solid color and professional in appearance — no graphics, logos, denim, or designs
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Free employee parking is available on site
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Unit culture is described as collaborative and supportive, with active efforts underway around team engagement
