Travel RN: PCU​/IMC Telemetry Night Shifts

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/IMC position at an acute care facility in Wisconsin, requiring at least 1 year of PCU or ICU experience and Cerner proficiency.

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or ICU experience required (Med‑Surg Tele experience alone is not sufficient)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

• Work in a combined PCU/IMC/Med‑Surg unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Unit has 12 beds plus 4 ICU rooms, with an average census of 8 patients
• Patient population includes pneumonia/COVID, post‑op orthopedic cases (knees, hips), and fall‑related injuries
• Nurse‑to‑patient ratios: 1:3–5 overall; ICU 1:3; IMC/PCU 1:3–4;
  Med‑Surg 1:5; team nursing model with RN and LPN covering up to 7 patients total; minimum 2 RNs in the department at all times
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Amiodarone and Heparin (IMCU), and Levo, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors (ICU)
• Remote telemetry monitoring in use; RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Travelers may be asked to step into a charge nurse role; charge nurse typically carries a small patient assignment
• 12‑hour night shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Low‑census on‑call rotation required, with a 45‑minute response time; less likely to be placed on call if willing to float to other areas
• Floating to the ED for tasking or holding patients is an option in lieu of going on call/losing hours
• Charting system:
  Cerner (transitioning to Epic);
  Cerner experience required
• 13‑week contract
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of every 3 holidays
• CNA support available when census exceeds 6 patients (1 CNA on unit)
• Ventilated patients are transferred to a higher level of care
• Scheduling is self‑directed with support from a dedicated scheduler; travelers are asked to be flexible in filling permanent staff schedule gaps
• Block scheduling will be considered but is not guaranteed
• Solid color scrubs required (any color)
• Orientation consists of 4 hours of computer‑based training and 8 hours of floor training
• Travel duos are welcome to apply
• First‑time travelers will be considered for this position

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts