Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical unit in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role primarily focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care to adult surgical patients, with occasional care for pediatric patients.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic healthcare team, utilizing the nursing process to deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. This position requires adaptability and the ability to float to other units as needed to support patient care across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, hospital policies and procedures, standards of care, and state practice acts.
- Document patient care activities, observations, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly according to established standards.
- Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient plans of care as prescribed by physicians and/or hospital policy, including comprehensive patient and family education.
- Participate actively in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance initiatives.
- Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments to support the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
- Apply critical thinking skills to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient experience, escalating concerns appropriately through the chain of command.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Prior experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Strong clinical skills in medication administration and treatment protocols.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, especially concerning patient safety and experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
- Flexibility and adaptability to float to other units as required.
- Commitment to continuous learning and participation in performance improvement activities.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required.
- Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday required.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 2026-09-04
Licensing Requirements
- Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.