Step-Down (Med-Surg Telemetry) RN
Milwaukee, WI
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel RN Step Down Nurse Opportunity

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down (PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU, Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry based on skills
• Accepts Med-Surg or Stepdown RN credentials (same credentialing for both)
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Required Onboarding & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly for Group A, every 2 years for Groups B-F)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules required)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start (specific mask types required for WI and MI)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (or Positive IGRA)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Professional & Background Requirements

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (completed within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days prior to start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation (provided upon initial assignment and updates)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units or sites within 40 miles may be required based on need
• Must complete all required documentation and verifications prior to or at onboarding
• Some optional checklists may be requested by unit leadership after start

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med-Surg RNs with strong acute care skills who are flexible and able to work in a dynamic hospital environment.