Perioperative RN - Surgery
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Surgery (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Surgery
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA certification mandatory)
• CNOR PLUS (Certified Perioperative Nurse) preferred
• Flexible shift times: 06:50 AM - 3:30 PM
• Call schedule: Based on department needs; currently every other day and every other weekend, including extended weekend shifts from Friday 3:00 PM to Monday 7:00 AM, plus holidays as assigned
• Experience working in PACU, GI, Pre/Post-op, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry preferred
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles as needed

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Current RN license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
  • CNOR PLUS preferred
• Onboarding & Testing:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within a year, updated yearly, minimum 80% score
  • Ascension Specialty Exam in area of specialization, minimum 80% or national benchmark passing score, updated every 3 years
  • Ascension EKG Exam with passing score of at least 80%
  • Ascension Epic Test-Out with training checklist and signed attestation
  • Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Health & Immunizations:

  • MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
  • Fit Test: Required annually; specific mask types required for WI and MI
  • TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check, updated annually or after breaks in service >90 days
  • Employment verification for past 7 years
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
  • Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Additional Requirements:

  • Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements
  • Professional references: at least two prior to first assignment
  • Ascension onboarding requirements and attestations completed prior to start

Work Environment & Expectations

• May be required to float to other units or facilities within 40 miles
• Call and holiday coverage as assigned
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system

This position is ideal for experienced perioperative RNs with flexibility in scheduling and a willingness to work across multiple surgical specialties and units.