Surgical OR Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Surgery (LTA)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Surgery
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts: 4x10 hour shifts (0900-1900 or 1000-2000), flexible based on OR volume
• Call: 1-2 weeknights and every 4th weekend, rotating with regular staff
• Holiday call hours required

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years OR experience
• Robotic surgery experience preferred
• Scrub nurse experience helpful
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Current nursing license verified via Nursys within 30 days prior to start
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• License/certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start

Health & Immunizations

• Completed health statement or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Fit test (N95 respirator) preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; annual update required
• Documentation of:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray within 1 year required
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Testing & Competencies

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within 1 year, minimum 80% score
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed
• Ascension Specialty Exam completed prior to first assignment and updated every 3 years, minimum 80% or national benchmark
• Ascension Epic Test-Out: Epic test results and training checklist with signed attestation required
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within 1 year of start, updated annually for specialty

Onboarding & Documentation

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules for non-allied positions
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background, no filters)
• Professional references: at least two required prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender registry, updated annually
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days of start and updated annually
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address on file)
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and each extension

Additional Notes

• May be required to float to other sites within 40 miles based on need
• Holiday and weekend call rotation with regular staff
• Must comply with all Ascension Health onboarding and credentialing requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced OR nurses with robotic and EPIC experience seeking a long-term travel assignment in Milwaukee, WI.