RN Tele - Contract

Job Title: RN – Telemetry (Tele)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (36 hours/week) – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Job Description:

• Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-designated facility, Comprehensive Stroke Center with 933 licensed beds.
• 27-bed Telemetry/Medical Surgical unit specializing in cardiac and pre-/post-surgical patient care.
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry experience required. First-time travelers accepted.
• Patient population includes CHF, atrial fibrillation, dysrhythmias, Coumadin loading, cardiac catheterization, amputations, and pre-surgical patients.
• Required certification: BLS.
• Must be experienced with cardiac drips (Primacor, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine), heparin, Lasix and insulin drips, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, telemetry interpretation, and wound care.
• Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and Client monitors is preferred.
• Patient ratios: Days 1:4–5, Nights 1:6–8.
• Floating required to comparable inpatient units within scope of practice, including ED Holding and, on rare occasions, ICU for appropriate Telemetry/Med Surg assignments. Travelers are first to float.
• Orientation includes at least one shift to learn unit workflow.
• Every other weekend rotation required. No on-call. One holiday per contract. No block scheduling.
• Overtime requires manager approval. Staff may not work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
• Scrub color: Any solid color (no camo or denim). Free parking available.
• Must accurately document pain assessments before and after pain medication administration according to facility guidelines.

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