RN Med Surg
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg (Unit 2)About the FacilityLocated at 3400 Union Ave, Sheboygan101-bed community hospitalLevel IV Trauma CenterPrimary Stroke CenterPatient-focused care with a collaborative team environment Unit Overview24-bed Medical-Surgical unitAccepts first-time travelersBalanced mix of orthopedic and general medical patientsSupportive team culture with strong interdisciplinary collaboration Patient PopulationYou will care for a diverse Med/Surg patient population, including:Orthopedic cases:Total hip and knee replacementsSpinal surgeriesGeneral Med/Surg conditions:CHF, COPDRespiratory, renal, liver, and GI disorders Staffing & RatiosDays/Evenings: 1:4-5Nights: 1:5CNA Ratio: 1:5-10 (depending on shift) Required QualificationsMinimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experienceFirst-time travelers: Accepted Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) - RequiredNIHSS - Preferred Required SkillsPeripheral IV (PIV) insertionWound care, dressing changes, wound vac managementDrain and chest tube careStable tracheostomy managementExperience with BiPAP/CPAP patientsAdministration of insulin and heparin drips Support & ResourcesCNA Support: Vitals, blood glucose checks, IV removalHUC (Unit Secretary): Days and partial eveningsCharge Nurse: Modified patient assignmentPhlebotomy Team: Peripheral lab drawsRespiratory Therapy: 24/7Hospitalist Coverage: 24/7Therapy Services (OT/PT/ST): Weekdays Technology & EquipmentEMR: EPIC (preferred experience)IV Pumps: AlarisMedication Dispensing: Pyxis FloatingMay float within scope to:MS1Cardiac Med/Surg (MS2)ED Holding OrientationNew Employee Orientation (NEO)1-2 shifts (12-hour) unit orientation SchedulingShift Options:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM3:00 PM - 3:00 AM7:00 PM - 7:00 AM3:00 AM - 3:00 PMWeekend Rotation: Every third weekendOn-Call: Not requiredHoliday Requirement:Up to 3 holidays during contract (based on timing)Includes major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, etc.)RTO: Up to 7 days (approval required)Schedule Cycle: Created in 4-6 week increments (released ~2 weeks in advance) Additional InformationScrub Color: Any solid, professional colorParking: Free on-site parkingWork Environment: Supportive, team-oriented unit with a mix of ortho and medical cases