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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Level II Trauma Center ICU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency in Oconomowoc, WI.
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Work in a 14-bed ICU on the 2nd Floor of a 91-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
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Patient population includes general/medical (sepsis, pneumonia, COVID, COPD, respiratory failure, kidney/liver failure, GI bleeds, DKA), cardiac (CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath), trauma (GSW, stabbings, falls), surgical (GYN, GI, GU), and neuro (SDH, TBI, CVA, TIA, syncope) — no cardiovascular surgeries
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Patient ratios are 1:1–3; when assigned more than 2 patients, team nursing is utilized with an experienced Med/Surg RN
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12-hour day shift, 0700–1900, 36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required
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Travelers float first; floating may occur anywhere within scope of practice, with a 1:4 ratio when floating to Med/Surg, Tele, or ED Boarding
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No on-call requirements
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis
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Bedside and centralized telemetry monitoring available
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Active WI or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency in vent/trach management, tube and drain management, chest tubes, invasive line management (art line, CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation, surgical recovery, and medication titration (sedation, pressors, cardiac, pain, paralytics)
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Experience with abdominal pressure monitoring, EVDs, CVVH, and IABP preferred
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At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year
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Candidate must provide date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN, as well as full middle name or initial
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions
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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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Department support includes a Charge RN who typically takes a patient assignment, 1–2 CNAs per shift, an HUC on day shift, a break buddy system, RT 24/7, Hospitalists 24/7, Intensivist 24/7, and OT/PT/ST during daytime hours
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Orientation consists of 2 days: Day 1 covers system access, login, and badge setup followed by unit training; Day 2 is a full 12-hour shift on the unit with a preceptor
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Schedule is made in 6-week increments
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1 holiday is required per contract
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RTO of up to 7 days may be approved
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Scrub color must be any solid color, professional — no graphics, logos, or designs
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Free parking is available in designated employee areas
