Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Appleton Wisconsin . Shift: Variable 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Wisconsin: Wisconsin travel nursing jobs are outdoorsy and fun. You\'ll find endless opportunities to sail, fish, ride horseback, and hike the breathtaking Midwest landscape. Nursing jobs in Wisconsin take you to Madison, a UW campus town rated by Money Magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in America" for quality of life and a vibrant downtown. Get corned beef piled high from Relish Deli one day and Fresh-Mex from Pasqual\'s the next. You\'ll eat well on Wisconsin nursing jobs, as the Dairy State produces, milk, cheeses and veal are as fresh as they come. From Milwaukee to Wausau and beyond, Wisconsin travel nurses find plenty to do an see wherever they go. (Go Packers!)

Responsibilities RNs in med-surg provide adult care before and after medical procedures and surgeries. Facilities that hire med surg travel nurses include hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty surgery centers, and long-term care facilities. Medical-surgical RN responsibilities include daily assessments, post-surgical assessments, and wound care. Additionally, these nurses continuously assess patient health status and evaluate patient treatments based on the results while administering medication and coordinating routine aspects of patient care. Most med-surg nurses carry a heavier patient load that intensive care nurses, often handling 5-7 patients at any given time.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Experience as a med-surg nurse in a hospital setting

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler