Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Cardiac unit position requiring Epic proficiency, telemetry interpretation skills, and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of med/surg or cardiac nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem), non‑titrating Nitro, and non‑titrating Dobutamine required
• Pre/post cardiac cath experience (femoral and radial approaches) required
• Chest tube experience required
• Experience monitoring sheath sites required
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year required for consideration

• Work in a 10-bed Med/Surg Cardiac unit at a 101-bed hospital designated as a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population includes high‑acuity cardiac step‑down, post‑procedure cardiac, CHF, PD, secondary stroke, and general med/surg patients
• Telemetry monitoring is required, including independent reading and interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips
• Day shift RN‑to‑patient ratio is 1:4‑5; night shift is 1:5, with CNA support available
• 12‑hour evening shift (1845–0715), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend
• Holiday coverage required for one summer and one winter holiday (Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve/Day)
• Floating required to similar med/surg units on a rotational basis
• No on‑call responsibilities; low census may occur in 4‑hour increments, primarily on nights
• Epic EMR experience is required;
  Alaris and Pyxis also in use
• First‑time travelers may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted
• Unit support includes a charge nurse (with patient assignment), 24/7 Hospitalist and Respiratory Therapy coverage, OT/PT/ST services, and an IV Team available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday day shifts only; phlebotomy is a shared responsibility between RNs and lab
• Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts to learn unit workflow
• Any color scrubs are acceptable, but must be professional in appearance
• Free, onsite, and secure parking is available

• 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