Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
$2,448/weekCommon job information
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- State License 1 Verification
- This req is to extend current traveler, 13 weeks starting 12/22/2024 and ending on a Saturday.
- Current assignment dates: 9/23/24-12/21/24
- Be part of something remarkable
- Bring your nursing expertise to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, Magnet®-designated facility, and world-renowned academic health system.
- We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of both medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate nursing interventions while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.
- Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as needed.
- Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to be a preceptor for new nurses and students, as well as have the opportunity to be involved in strategic planning efforts, quality improvement, and Shared Governance.
- Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles from assigned primary work site location.
- Floating - Travelers are the first. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization. During the traveler’s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract.
- Must have experience working in different Med/Surg units (cardiac, spine, neuro).
- Floating experience preferred.
- Traveler must have completed two years of acute care experience within last 3 years.
- Traveler must have WI nursing license or compact license from their permanent address state.
- Required per Vaya standard.
- Current/valid Drivers License required if driving is requirement of the position.
- Required for Dialysis. Check Unit Description to determine if required for any other positions.
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Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Pros
Trauma ICU has great culture, welcoming to travelers, management is wonderful.
Cons
Madison does have a high cost of living and the parking situation at the hospital is terrible. However, buses are an option as well as biking. Nights are much easier/cheaper for parking than days due to demands of the hospital and university.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
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Madison, WI
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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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