Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Location
Wausau, WI
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 10 Weeks | 36 Hours Per Week Guaranteed | 12-Hour Rotating 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 in a 40-bed inpatient Post Surgical Care Unit following PACU recovery
- Manage a patient assignment of 4–7 patients depending on shift, in a fast-paced unit averaging 10–15 admissions per day
- Accurately document patient care and administer medications using Epic EMR, Rovers for medication scanning, and Alaris pumps
- Float to all inpatient units as needed based on census and staffing requirements
- Prioritize and multitask patient care needs based on acuity, collaborating effectively as part of a care team
- Adhere to all facility health and safety policies, including infection control requirements during flu season
Required Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin RN License
- BLS certification through AHA or ARC
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience with recent hospital experience
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-volume post-surgical or PACU step-down environment
- Familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps and barcode medication administration workflows
- Experience caring for geriatric and joint replacement patient populations
Why Join Us
- Guaranteed hours in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical unit with consistent patient volume and a collaborative care team environment
- Opportunity to work in a well-established inpatient setting serving a diverse surgical patient population