Excel is seeking highly skilled healthcare professionals for travel assignments across the United States. As a Travel Healthcare Professional, you will have the opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings, providing essential medical care while exploring new locations and cultures.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with healthcare facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and documentation.
• Adhere to infection control standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and their families on healthcare plans and treatments.

Qualifications:
• Active state licensure in [specify relevant states] (e.g., RN, LPN, PT, OT).
• Minimum [number] years of experience in [specialty].
• BLS/CPR certification (ACLS, PALS, or others as required by specialty).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different environments and work independently.

Why Choose Excel Medical Staffing:
• Trusted partner with a proven track record in healthcare staffing.
• Competitive compensation package including hourly wages and stipends.
• Access to a wide range of healthcare facilities and specialties.
• Personalized support throughout your assignment.
• Opportunity to enhance your skills and build a diverse professional portfolio.

About Facility:
• Milwaukee, WI
• Level III Trauma Center
• Magnet Designation
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Beds: 938

General Information:
• Beds: 8 CVOR
• Experience: Surgical Assist - 2 years
• First-time traveler: No, would not recommend for first time travelers
• On average 10 cases/day

Patient Types:
• Cardio and Thoracic surgeries – CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-pop bypass
• Surgical team will always have (2) RN’s per case – Circulator and Med RN – travelers will only circulate

Patient Ratios:
• 1:1

Required Certifications:
• Surgical Assist: BLS, Graduation from accredited school (required); CSFA (preferred)

Skills required:
• Strong CVOR background is needed across all specialties – ability to work independently with minimal guidance in the following cases: CABG, TAVR, Valve replacements, Thoracic cases are robotic (lobectomy, hernia repair), Generator exchanges, Lead extractions, Heart transplants, Fem-Pop Bypass
• Experience in fast paced environment

Support on the Unit:
• Department Supervisor & Manager
• Team Lead, without case assignment
• Anesthesia available, 24/7
• Surgical Assistant Lead – assist with instrumentation, preference cards
• House Supervisor, 24/7
• Weekend support: Small weekend program staff – shared Supervisor for all OR’s (Main/CVOR), other RN’s/techs/FA’s

Charting System/Equipment:
• EPIC (required) – not required for Anesthesia Tech
• Alaris
• Pyxis
• Davinci XI

Floating:
• None
• Anesthesia Tech: will float between CVOR, Main OR, and Cath LAb

Orientation:
• 2 weeks of orientation

Scheduling:
• Start times –
• Tech/SA: 0530-0630
• Weekend rotation: On call only, see details below
• Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days – request approval for any additional time

On Call:
• Once per month, weekend 24h call Sat/Sun 0700-0700
• End of Shift Call up to once/week
• 30 min response time
• No sleep room available
• Holiday Expectations: Holidays are on-call only, as needed.
• AAH adheres to a “fatigue policy” where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12 hour shifts

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Must 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: Free
• Cafeteria and Starbucks on site for staff