Medical Surgical Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse- $2180 per week.

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 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 18 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 2 years of Medical Surgical Float Pool experience with 1 month within the last 12 months.

• Experience with Epic is required.

Requirements:

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

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

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: Required skills include chest tube management, stable tracheostomy management, IV skills, port/central line care, CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo knowledge (RT will manage the equipment), Foley insertion and care, feeding tube care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Comfort with managing insulin and heparin/argatroban drips is required.

Special Requests: Block scheduling will be considered if requested, but is not guaranteed. RTO requests must go through the manager.

Unit Details: The role will not have to administer chemotherapy but will care for oncology patients and patients receiving chemotherapy. Some pediatric patients older than 1 year are on the floor; no pediatric experience is required, and travelers will not take pediatric patients. Common surgical cases include gallbladder procedures, appendectomies, colectomies, ostomies, and TURPs. General medical cases include cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, and outpatient antibiotic/fluids infusions. Observation cases include chest pain, dizziness, and syncope. Orthopedic cases include total hip, total knee, and shoulder procedures. Neurologic cases include spine surgeries, strokes, altered mental status, and TIA-versus-stroke observation. Cardiac post-procedure cases include cath, TEE, and cardioversion. General cardiac cases include heart failure, chest pain, and cardiac arrhythmias. Cardizem and amiodarone drips are titrated on the unit. Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:6 on nights. CNAs can take vital signs and perform blood glucose checks but do not insert or remove IVs. Charge nurses take patient assignments, which may be full or reduced. Phlebotomy performs peripheral lab draws. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7. Hospitalists are available 24/7 and communicate through secure chat. OT, PT, and ST are available on weekdays, with limited weekend hours. Remote telemetry monitoring is provided by a tele tech; if tele tech staffing is short, nurses may be asked to monitor patients. Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing.

Shift & Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every 3rd weekend. Holiday requirements: 2 holidays/year. Schedules are made 4-6 weeks at a time and provided 2 weeks in advance. May be put on call for a shift and must arrive within 30 minutes when called in.

Floating Requirements: Position floats between Medical/Surgical Units (MS1, MS2, GLMS, CMS2, IP Holdover).

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: WI
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-11-16
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3