Local Contract

Step-Down RN
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$50-54/hour
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date04/04/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$50-54/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
    Education
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Description

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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


Specialty

  • RN Step Down (also accepts Med-Surg or Stepdown RN credentials)
  • Minimum 2 years experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care (highest required years of experience)

Job Description

  • Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
  • Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry unit based on skills
  • Must be able to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

  • Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Driver’s License/State ID (must meet compact license address requirements)

Required Health & Compliance

  • Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Fit Test (annual, specific mask types required)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within a year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
  • 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Required Professional Documentation & Verification

  • Resume/Profile submission required
  • At least two professional references prior to first assignment
  • Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
  • Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
  • Education Verification (within 90 days of start, updated if break in service > 90 days)
  • Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually or if break in service > 90 days)
  • Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and each extension
  • Badge Photo (white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
  • Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs.

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med-Surg RNs with strong telemetry skills looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1036 reviews)

223 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I’ve been working with Joey for several months before we finally landed on this assignment, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better recruiter. He really takes the time to listen to what I’m looking for and makes a real effort to find opportunities that match my preferences and goals. I never felt pressured into taking something that wasn’t right for me. This whole experience has been smooth and positive because of his support, communication, and patience throughout the process. I’m very grateful to have him as my recruiter and would definitely recommend him to other nurses.

Cons

None.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)
Review of Joey Duhart on Mar 3, 2026
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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Milwaukee, WI

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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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