Hire Talent
WI- Registered Nurse Med/Surg
Hire Talent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Must Have:
1 year Medical SurgicalPositive Attitudetelemetry interpretation
Nice to Have:
Charge Nurse Experience
JOB DESCRIPTIONResponsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About FacilityMilwaukee, WILevel III Trauma CenterLevel III NICUMagnet DesignationComprehensive Stroke CenterBeds: 933Covid vaccine requiredGeneral InformationBeds: 23Experience: 1.5-2 yearFirst-time traveler: YesPatient Types:Post-surgical recovery unitPatients have secondary medical issues due to post-surgical recoverySurgical: Colo-rectal, vascular, GYN oncology, surgical oncology (whipples), urology (cysto, TURPs), plastics (skin flaps)Medical: wounds from surgeries, amputations, COVID, diabetic ulcers, diabetic (with insulin gtt)Patient Ratios:RN:Day/Eves - 1:5Night - up to 1:8Tech:Day: 3-4Night: 3Required Certifications:BLSSkills requiredSurgical postop experience, PCA/epidurals, wound dressing care, wound vacs, IV skills, drain/tube management, foley management, ostomy care, NTG placement/management, small bore placement/management, cardiac rhythm interpretation (need to confirm strips-if unable to will assist)Titration of medication: heparin, insulin, ketamine, Lasix, protonix, Cardizem***May be asked to work Charge***Support on the Unit:Charge nurse: full patient assignmentUnit secretary, 24/7Hospitalist, 24/7RT, 24/7Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele techPhlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood drawsCharting System/Equipment:EPICAlarisPyxisClient monitorsSapphire epidural pumpsFloating:All MSUED Holding - 1:4 ratioMS overflowTele unitsPACU surgeCOVID unitsTravelers will float firstOrientation:Based on experience and comfort level4h NEO (tour, paperwork, login access, etc.)Remainder of the shift with a preceptorScheduling:Weekend rotation: every other4-week schedulesNo self-schedulingShift: 8h or 12hDay:0700-19000700-1500PM:1100-23001500-2300Night:1900-0700No On CallRTO: Email Nurse Supervisor Natalie BellHoliday Expectations: 1AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy" where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shiftsOther notes:Scrub Color: Any - no camo/denim/no hoodsCulture: teamwork oriented, strong support system, positive atmosphere, experienced nursing staff, night shift very cohesiveMust document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication order-i.e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8.Parking: FreeDay: 1-2 blocks, has shuttle serviceNights: Attached parking structure
1 year Medical SurgicalPositive Attitudetelemetry interpretation
Nice to Have:
Charge Nurse Experience
JOB DESCRIPTIONResponsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About FacilityMilwaukee, WILevel III Trauma CenterLevel III NICUMagnet DesignationComprehensive Stroke CenterBeds: 933Covid vaccine requiredGeneral InformationBeds: 23Experience: 1.5-2 yearFirst-time traveler: YesPatient Types:Post-surgical recovery unitPatients have secondary medical issues due to post-surgical recoverySurgical: Colo-rectal, vascular, GYN oncology, surgical oncology (whipples), urology (cysto, TURPs), plastics (skin flaps)Medical: wounds from surgeries, amputations, COVID, diabetic ulcers, diabetic (with insulin gtt)Patient Ratios:RN:Day/Eves - 1:5Night - up to 1:8Tech:Day: 3-4Night: 3Required Certifications:BLSSkills requiredSurgical postop experience, PCA/epidurals, wound dressing care, wound vacs, IV skills, drain/tube management, foley management, ostomy care, NTG placement/management, small bore placement/management, cardiac rhythm interpretation (need to confirm strips-if unable to will assist)Titration of medication: heparin, insulin, ketamine, Lasix, protonix, Cardizem***May be asked to work Charge***Support on the Unit:Charge nurse: full patient assignmentUnit secretary, 24/7Hospitalist, 24/7RT, 24/7Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele techPhlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood drawsCharting System/Equipment:EPICAlarisPyxisClient monitorsSapphire epidural pumpsFloating:All MSUED Holding - 1:4 ratioMS overflowTele unitsPACU surgeCOVID unitsTravelers will float firstOrientation:Based on experience and comfort level4h NEO (tour, paperwork, login access, etc.)Remainder of the shift with a preceptorScheduling:Weekend rotation: every other4-week schedulesNo self-schedulingShift: 8h or 12hDay:0700-19000700-1500PM:1100-23001500-2300Night:1900-0700No On CallRTO: Email Nurse Supervisor Natalie BellHoliday Expectations: 1AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy" where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shiftsOther notes:Scrub Color: Any - no camo/denim/no hoodsCulture: teamwork oriented, strong support system, positive atmosphere, experienced nursing staff, night shift very cohesiveMust document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication order-i.e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8.Parking: FreeDay: 1-2 blocks, has shuttle serviceNights: Attached parking structure