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

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

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

Job Description

• Work on an Acuity Adaptable Unit (not a pure ICU unit)
• Strong preference for 48 hours per week
• Schedule includes every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed
• Must have experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Prior travel experience required
• Current RN license verified through Nursys within 30 days prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA)
• Successful completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to and during assignment
• Completion of EPIC test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations, including but not limited to:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, but mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (updated annually)
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Professional references (minimum two) prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry within 90 days prior to start
• Employment and education verifications completed and updated as required
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license or state ID matching address on file

Additional Requirements

• Completion of onboarding education and attestation modules specific to nursing contingent workers
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and National Patient Safety Goals topics
• Annual updates required for certifications, competencies, health screenings, and background checks
• Must maintain a statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment and annually thereafter

Notes

• Only two attempts allowed for specialty and EKG exams; minimum passing score 80% or national benchmark
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership within one week of assignment start
• All documentation must be current and uploaded as required for submission or onboarding clearance

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable working flexible shifts and floating within a defined geographic area.