RN Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Medical‑Surgical Location

West Allis, WI 53227
Level IV Trauma Center | Level III NICU | Primary Stroke Center

Facility Overview

• Hospital Beds: 277
• EMR: EPIC (required)
• Free Parking Available

Position Summary

The RN – Telemetry provides safe, high‑quality nursing care to adult medical‑surgical and telemetry patients. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to manage multiple patient conditions, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient‑centered care.

Unit Details

• Patient Population: General Medical/Surgical and Telemetry patients
• Patient Ratios: Up to 6 patients per nurse (based on staffing)
• Telemetry Monitoring: Central monitoring with Tele Tech support

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN Medical/Surgical experience
• First‑time travelers accepted

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS – Required
• NIHSS – Required
• ACLS – Preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Tracheostomy care
• Chest tube management
• IV medication management including:
  • Lasix drips
  • Insulin drips
  • Heparin drips
• Wound VAC management
• Strong general Med/Surg skillset

Support & Resources

• CNAs/Patient Care Techs
• Health Unit Coordinators (HUC)
• Charge Nurse
• Rapid Response Team
• Phlebotomy for peripheral lab draws

Floating

• May float to any Medical/Surgical unit
• Assignments coordinated through the House Supervisor

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation

• 1 shift (facility and unit orientation)

Schedule Details

• Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule Cycle: 6 weeks
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Every other major holiday
• On-Call: None

Time Off (RTO)

• Up to 7 days of RTO approved with contract extension if needed

Dress Code

• Any solid color scrubs (no logos)

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