ID : 50109562 Shift : 12hr Night Shift (36) Description : SLMC - Med Surg : IU 3CD SurgAbout FacilityMilwaukee, WILevel III Trauma CenterLevel III NICUMagnet DesignationComprehensive Stroke CenterBeds : 933General InformationBeds : 23Experience : 1.
5-2 yearFirst-time traveler : YesPatient recovery unitPatients have secondary medical issues due to post-surgical recoverySurgical : Colo-rectal, vascular, GYN oncology, surgical oncology (whipples), urology (cysto, TURPs), plastics (skin flaps)Medical : wounds from surgeries, amputations, COVID, diabetic ulcers, diabetic (with insulin gtt)Patient - 1 : 5Night - 1 : 8Tech : Day : 3-4Night : 3Required requiredSurgical postop experience, PCA / epidurals, wound dressing care, wound vacs, IV skills, drain / tube management, foley management, ostomy care, NGT placement / management, small bore placement / management, cardiac rhythm interpretation (need to confirm strips-if unable to will assist)Titration of medication : heparin, insulin, ketamine, Lasix, protonix, Cardizem May be asked to work Charge Support on the nurse : full patient assignmentUnit secretary, 24 / 7Hospitalist, 24 / 7RT, 24 / 7Centralized telemetry monitoring with tele techPhlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood drawsCharting System / monitorsSapphire epidural MSUED Holding 1 : 4 ratioMS overflowTele unitsPACU surgeCOVID unitsTravelers will float on experience and comfort level4h NEO (tour, paperwork, login access, etc.
Remainder of the shift with a rotation : every other4-week schedulesNo self-schedulingShift : 8h or 12hDay : 0700-19000700-1500PM : 1100-23001500-2300Night : 1900-0700No On CallRTO : Email Nurse Supervisor Natalie BellHoliday Expectations : 1AAH adheres to a fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shiftsOther Color : Any - no camo / denim / no hoodsCulture : teamwork oriented, strong support system, positive atmosphere, experienced nursing staff, night shift very cohesiveMust document pain level, before and after (1 hour for oral) giving pain medications - The pain score must also meet the pain score with nth medication order i.
e. if a patient has a score of 8, the RN cannot give the Tylenol that is ordered for mild 1-3. The RN must call for an order if the patient wants Tylenol for the score of 8.
Parking : FreeDay : 1-2 blocks, has shuttle serviceNights : Attached parking structure Guaranteed Hours : Contract Weeks : 89