TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!
Job ID: 885352
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,248.6
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
LocationWausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | 12-Hour Rotating Day/Night Shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a) | Every other weekend and holiday required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide pre- and post-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients on a fast-paced 40-bed inpatient Post Surgical Care Unit following PACU recovery
- Manage a patient assignment of 4-5 patients on day/PM shifts and up to 5-7 patients on nights, prioritizing care based on acuity
- Support a unit averaging 10-15 admissions per day with an occupancy rate of 90-95% during the week and an average length of stay of 2-3 days
- Float to all inpatient units as needed
- Utilize Epic EMR, Rovers for medication scanning, and Alaris pumps for patient care and documentation
- Adhere to facility infection control policies, including mandatory masking requirements for staff who decline flu and COVID vaccination during flu season
Required Qualifications- Active Wisconsin RN License required
- BLS certification through AHA or ARC required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience with recent hospital experience
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic EMR proficiency required
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in post-surgical or PACU step-down care settings
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced inpatient environment
- Experience with Alaris infusion pumps and barcode medication administration
Why Join Us- Expected 36 hours per week on a well-established post-surgical unit with a collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, dynamic setting serving a diverse surgical patient population