Travel RN – MedSurg/Tele 

Location: Cudahy, WI (20 minutes from Milwaukee)

Facility Type: 100-Bed Facility | Level IV Trauma Center

Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (1900–0730) | 36 Hours/Week

Weekend Rotation: Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Holiday Requirements: 50% of holidays per contract

On-Call: Low census call only (Up to 36 hours max per contract)

Orientation: Nursing Employee Orientation (NEO) + One 12-hour unit floor orientation

Job Overview

We are seeking an adaptable MedSurg/Tele Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Cudahy, WI. This position balances cross-coverage between the 2 MESG and 3 MESG units. With an average daily census of 20–22 patients across a 28-bed floor capacity, this facility offers a tight-knit, collaborative team environment.

The hospital is actively investing in unit culture and employee engagement, making it a highly supportive and welcoming atmosphere for both experienced and strong first-time travelers.

Tech Stack & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC

• IV Pumps: Alaris

• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

• Telemetry: Centralized telemetry unit staffed by Tele Techs, featuring a central display at the nurse's station.

• Specialty Equipment: Comprehensive patient lift systems, including ceiling lifts.

Core Responsibilities & Clinical Skills

• Patient Ratios: Days: 1:4–5 | Nights: 1:6–7 (1:8 is possible but rare).

• Patient Population: Primarily geriatric patients presenting with complex multi-system medical needs.

• Cardiac/Neuro Care: Manage CHF, chest pain observation, seizure obs, stroke obs, TIA rule-outs, and altered mental status. (Note: No on-site Cath Lab; critical cardiac extensions are stabilized and transferred to St. Luke's MC).

• General Medicine: Care for COPD and acute respiratory, kidney, liver, or GI conditions.

• Skills Required: NG tube placement/management, foley placement, chest tubes, PleurX and specialized surgical drains, wound care, and blood draws via central lines, midlines, and ports.

• Cardiac Rhythms & Drips: Competently interpret cardiac rhythms. Titrate drips within established parameters for Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Lasix, and Insulin.

Departmental Support

• CNAs on Unit: Nights 1:7–8 | Days 1:5–6. (Assist with ambulation, ADLs, vitals, I/Os, fingersticks, and are certified to remove peripheral IVs).

• Charge Nurse: Readily available on-shift with a reduced patient assignment.

• Unit Secretary (HUC): Dedicated on-unit clerical support until 2300.

• Additional Teams: 24/7 Phlebotomy for peripheral draws, 24/7 RT, 24/7 Hospitalists, and daytime OT/PT/Speech Therapy.

Floating Flexibility

• Travelers are expected to float where MedSurg patients are located, including alternative MedSurg floors, ED holds, or lower-acuity patients boarded in the ICU. You will only be given standard MedSurg level patient assignments.

Compliance & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of dedicated MedSurg/Tele RN experience. First-time travelers are warmly accepted.

• Licensure: Active Wisconsin or Compact RN License.

• Certifications: BLS and NIHSS are strictly required. ACLS is preferred.

Perks & Facility Notes

• Scrub Policy: Any professional, solid color scrubs. No graphics, logos, denim, or patterned designs.

• Parking: Free employee parking lot on-site.

• Schedule Cycle: Managed in 6-week blocks, released roughly 3 weeks in advance.

• Interview Process: Initial profile submission followed by a prompt secondary interview directly with the Unit Manager.