Step Down / PCU RN
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,195/weekOverview
- Start Date11/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care262 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a RN Step Down/PCU for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry acute care experience and WI or compact RN license.
Details
- Placement on a PCU, Med-Surg, or Stepdown/Telemetry unit based on traveler's skill set and facility need
- Night shift schedule from 19:00-07:30
- Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
- Floating required within skill set or to sites within 40 miles as needed
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Minimum 2 years of PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry acute care experience required
- RN Step Down (PCU) specialty exam and skills validation required
- Travel nursing experience required
- Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start date
- Must provide a US Social Security Number and US home address
Additional Information
- Care provided based on unit assignment, which may include PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry patients depending on facility need
- Candidates should only be submitted to one Ascension position system-wide
- Travelers should discuss assignment extension with their manager approximately 45 days before the end date
- Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate depending on distance from the facility
Facility
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
1 nurse recommends working with Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

- Short Term Acute Care
- 262 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Milwaukee, WI
About
Milwaukee is the biggest city in Wisconsin and sits along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. While it’s famous for its brewing traditions, with famous beer giants like Pabst and Miller based here, there's much more to do than enjoy a cold one. Milwaukee is a town that knows how to have fun, with a thriving music and art scene and the host of dozens of festivals every year. Summerfest is the biggest of all, spanning three weekends and boasting hundreds of acts at Henry Maier Festival Park on the lakefront. The East Downtown area slings the lake, and the Milwaukee River is the place to be when the sun is out, with visitors and locals enjoying days at the beaches, browsing art galleries, picnics in the parks, dining and entertainment.
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