Med/Surg RN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

This 13-week travel assignment is designed for a Med-Surg Registered Nurse caring for adult medical and post-operative patients in a 24-bed orthopedic, spine, and ENT unit. You will care for patients recovering from joint, spinal, and head and neck procedures, along with medical patients and occasional abdominal surgery overflow. Responsibilities include wound and post-operative care, telemetry monitoring, IV starts, wound vacs, drain management, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, and tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. The unit uses Epic and offers centralized telemetry monitoring, 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist support, and a collaborative team structure. This fast-paced assignment includes 12-hour night shifts, every-other-weekend rotation, one holiday during the contract, and potential floating to other Med-Surg units or ED holding.

Weather:

Milwaukee typically offers cool, crisp conditions around this time of year, with refreshing outdoor temperatures, colorful scenery, and a mix of sunny and cloudy days. A warm layer and light rain jacket are useful for exploring the city and nearby areas.

Fun Things To Do:

• Lakefront Exploration: Walk along the Milwaukee lakefront, visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, and enjoy views of Lake Michigan.

• Historic Third Ward: Browse galleries, local shops, public markets, and restaurants in this lively downtown district.

• Madison Day Trip: Spend a day exploring the Wisconsin State Capitol, State Street, and the city’s lakeside neighborhoods.

• Kettle Moraine Day Trip: Hike scenic trails, explore rolling glacial landscapes, and enjoy the outdoors in Kettle Moraine State Forest.

• Milwaukee Public Market: Sample local foods and browse specialty vendors in the Historic Third Ward.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks