Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Mequon, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Mequon, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)
• Care for Emergency Department (ED) patients as well as back-bedded patients
• Use EPIC electronic health record system
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard for ER RN (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• TNCC (renewed every 4 years)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Group B-F every 2 years)
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (Epic test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred before start, updated annually
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required with specific timing prior to start; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Documentation Requirements

• Signed Assignment Agreement (required for onboarding)
• Ascension Resume/Profile (required for submission)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (required for submission)
• License/Certificate Verification (current and primary source verified within 30 days prior to start)
• Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually)
• EPLS check (updated within 90 days of start)
• Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Education Verification (completed within 90 days of start)
• Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment (provided at initial assignment and with each extension)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Optional: Ascension MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior)

Additional Notes

• Floating to other sites within 40 miles may be required
• Must be able to work EOW and EOH schedules
• EPIC proficiency required with test-out and training checklist completion

This position is suitable for experienced Emergency Room RNs who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable with a flexible schedule including holidays and floating within a reasonable distance.