Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: IMC
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
License: Wisconsin RN or compact RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required.
Vent and transplant experience required.
Description:
Evening/Night, 12-hour shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required.
Traveler will work in both Acute Med/Progressive Care unit and Thoracic unit.
The role includes caring for patients with lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, and other thoracic procedures.
Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion in the procedure room located within the unit.
Be part of developing a dynamic general care/IMC unit utilizing strong teamwork, providing compassionate care, and employing critical thinking.
Bring innovation to the unit and engage in acquiring new skills as well as integrating evidence-based nursing practices into the unit culture.
ICU or IMC and surgical post-op experience are required.
If ICU experience is present, a willingness to work with the IMC or general care patient population is necessary.
A telemetry test must be passed prior to starting the assignment.
Travelers are required to float as needed.
No locals accepted; must reside over 50 miles from the facility.
Pass/fail testing is required with strict passing criteria.
A telemetry exam must be passed with an 80% or higher on two attempts.
Failure to meet the criteria may lead to assignment cancellation.
Daily census may include a variety of patients with multiple diagnoses.
Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, respiratory services, and pharmacy among others.
The position emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and the integration of innovative practices in patient care.