Med-Surg Nurse (RN) in Waukesha, WI

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Job Description

A nursing opportunity is available in Waukesha, WI, offering a contract position on a specialized medical-surgical unit within a well-equipped healthcare setting. This role suits Registered Nurses with 1-3 years of experience, particularly those with skills in caring for older adults and acute medical conditions.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing care primarily for elderly patients (>65 years old) with complex medical conditions such as dementia, stroke, diabetes, and cardiac issues.
• Managing observation patients admitted for 24 hours or less on a faster-paced side of the unit.
• Administering and managing treatments such as wound care, insulin drips, chest tubes, and various feeding tubes.
• Monitoring patient telemetry and interpreting cardiac strips.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including charge nurses, CNAs, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists.
• Utilizing electronic charting systems including EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, and centralized telemetry monitoring.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure with 1-3 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Certification in BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Proficiency in medical-surgical nursing skillsets, especially in caring for older adults.
• Experience with complex patient care including managing tachs, PEG tubes, NGT, and telemetry interpretation is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Schedule/Hours:

• Weekend rotations may be required approximately every other weekend, with no on-call duties.
• Holiday work expectations apply.
• Professional attire (scrub color flexible, no denim or camouflage).

Benefits and Perks:

• Free employee parking is available in designated areas.
• Support from a fully staffed unit including receptionists and a charge nurse.
• Access to a secure environment for patients with elopement risk.
• Access to comprehensive orientation and potential opportunities to float to similar units if needed.

About Waukesha, WI:

Located conveniently near Milwaukee, Waukesha offers a welcoming community with a blend of suburban charm and city amenities. Known for excellent schools, parks, and cultural offerings, it provides a comfortable lifestyle within easy reach of metropolitan attractions and natural outdoor spaces.

This is a contract opportunity for experienced RNs ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team caring for complex medical patients. Apply now to advance your nursing career in this engaging and well-resourced environment.