ICU Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN ICU - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Description

• Work primarily in the ICU with patient assignments in CVICU, Neuro ICU, and Burn ICU (CVICU & Neuro experience preferred but not required).
• May float to Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, Med/Surg, or IMC units as needed.
• Assignments will be within your skill set.
• Must be willing to float onsite or to other sites within a 40-mile radius if required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred.
• Travel nursing experience is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing with verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).
• Minimum years of ICU nursing experience: Not explicitly stated (assume standard ICU RN experience expected).
• Prior travel experience preferred but not explicitly required.
• Must pass specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to and during assignment.
• Ability to complete and maintain required health screenings and immunizations, including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA with annual questionnaire; chest x-ray if positive)
  • Annual fit test for respirators (preferred prior to start)
  • Annual 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Must complete required onboarding education and attestations, including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score
  • Core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score
  • Epic test-out and training checklist
  • Color vision test
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and annually
• Must provide:

  • Professional resume/profile
  • Two professional references
  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG, and sex offender registry within 90 days of start
  • Employment verification for past 7 years
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
  • Driver’s license or state ID (valid, matching address requirements)

Additional Notes

• Onboarding includes completion of specific modules and attestations prior to or at start.
• Clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Must be able to work night shift hours.
• Floating flexibility required within skill set and geographic area.
• EPIC experience and testing required.

This position is suitable for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with critical care patient populations and flexible floating assignments.