Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Epic is required within the last 12 months.

• 24 months of acute care experience within the last 3 years.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Wisconsin license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Vaya Workforce Solutions - University of Wisconsin Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Vaya Workforce Solutions - University of Wisconsin Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: IV therapy/Phlebotomy, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Respiratory, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oral suctioning, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary/Renal, Neurological/Psychiatric, Medications, PCA, Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Endocrine /Metabolic, Work Settings, Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Plastics, Surgical drains

Preferred Skills/Experience: Teaching Hospital Experience, Accessing/Managing Ports, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Tracheostomy care/management, Bowel obstruction, Colostomy/ileostomy management/care, Feeding tube care and management, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Mood disorders, Pre/Post neurosurgery, Substance Withdrawal, Heparin, Insulin, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - remote monitoring, IV insulin protocols, Thyroidectomy, Short Stay- 23 hour Stay Unit, Peripheral nerve block catheters*

Required Credentials:

• You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

• Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.

• Government issued photo ID.

Unit/Facility Details: Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite https://transportation.wisc.edu/. Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.

Special Requests: If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Can start 5/18, 6/8/2026

• Variable days with every other weekend required.

• Some holidays may be required dependent on operational need.

Floating Requirements: Within general care: acute care division. Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler’s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.

14 days maximum time off

1 Any reference from within the last 3 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: WI
• Certifications: Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-05-18
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3