Step-Down RN (PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry)
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) schedule.
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit) / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care.
• Placement will be on a unit with the greatest need: PCU, Med/Surg, or Telemetry unit based on skills.
• Accepts RNs with Med/Surg or Stepdown experience (same credentialing for both).
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification

• Current nursing license verified via Nursys within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License or State ID (must be current and match address on file).

Certifications (Must be AHA approved where specified)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Group B-F every 2 years)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Varicella: 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.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite.

Tuberculosis Screening

• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing required prior to start.
• If positive, must provide negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire.

Drug Screening

• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Onboarding & Testing Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Specialty Exam: Minimum 80% or national benchmark score; updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Epic Test-Out: Epic system training and test results with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Onboarding Education Attestation: Completion of 6-hour pre-hire education module.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, and national sex offender registry.
• Employment verification for past 7 years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions.

Additional Notes

• Must complete a statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Floating to other units or sites within 40 miles may be required based on need and skill set.
• Optional: Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire can be provided but not mandatory for onboarding.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg or Stepdown RNs with strong acute care skills and flexibility to float within the facility or nearby locations.