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

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down (PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU, Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med-Surg, or Stepdown based on skills
• Accepts RN 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 Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Required Testing & Competencies

• 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, minimum 80% score)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire or IGRA test
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required for WI and MI)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding, uploaded by unit leader)
• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• Employment Verification (third-party for past 7 years, updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation (updated with each extension)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary List) check within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Post-assignment evaluation (optional)
• Legal documentation of name change (optional)

Additional Notes

• Must complete FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions exist
• Traveler must be flexible to float within skill set or to nearby sites as needed
• All required documents and verifications must be uploaded as per onboarding instructions

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with step-down or med-surg telemetry skills looking for a travel assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare system.