Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,520 per week

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 11/09/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, nights • Employment Type: Travel

About the role

• 12-hour night shifts from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM or 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a 30-minute meal break
• Flexible weekend and holiday scheduling required
• If low census, may be placed on low needs status
• One day of orientation with an RN upon start
• Unit operates with 32 beds and a daily census of 17.5
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 5:1 Med Surg, 1:2-1:4 IMC, and 1:1-1:3 ICU/step-down
• Two nursing aids scheduled per shift
• Charge nurse and house supervisor on duty; charge nurse takes patient assignments
• Commonly treat patients with COPD, pneumonia, AFib RVR, DKA, CIWA, and cardiac conditions
• Required to perform phlebotomy, IV starts, EKG interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and cardioversions
• Must read own telemetry strips; no monitor techs on unit
• Required to titrate drips including pressors, insulin, anticoagulants, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, and angiotensin-II
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, high flow, and ventilators with RT coverage 22 hours/7 days
• May float to the ED as a helping hand during code/trauma if assigned to code team
• Charting system: Cerner
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs, no hoodies
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA)
• Strong communication skills, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork required
• Must be comfortable with BSSR and Hourly Rounding protocols

Facility

This acute care facility operates a Med Surg/Telemetry unit with 32 beds, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient services including step-down and ICU-level care. The facility provides robust respiratory therapy coverage and utilizes Cerner for electronic charting. The organization maintains high standards of patient care through structured rounding protocols, dedicated charge nursing leadership, and consistent aide support on every shift.

Location

Rice Lake, WI – A welcoming community nestled in the scenic lakes region of northwestern Wisconsin, offering an abundance of outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, hiking, and snowmobiling. The area provides a peaceful small-town lifestyle with easy access to natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals looking to enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

About Alliance Services

Alliance Services, Inc. is a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned travel-nurse agency. Our mission is to redefine healthcare staffing by fostering a greater sense of belonging. We ensure top pay and an outstanding employee experience, offering career-enhancing clinical opportunities at destinations of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters provide excellent service, treating you as a valued member of our extended family.

Pay

Estimated gross weekly pay: $2,520 plus a $500 contract completion bonus.

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals, and incidentals
• 24/7 on-call support
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Referral bonus