Step-Down (PCU) Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Step Down Nurse Opportunity

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down
Employment Type: Travel
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, or Acute Care.
• Placement will be on a unit with the greatest need, which may be PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry units based on your skills.
• Accepts RNs with Med-Surg or Stepdown experience (same credentialing for both).
• Must be willing to float onsite within your skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Must be AHA certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Must be AHA certified.
• Nursys Verification – Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Disciplinary actions require additional documentation.
• Current Nursing License – Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s License/State ID – Must be valid and match address requirements.

Required Training & Competencies

• Ascension Color Vision Test – Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly (minimum 80% score).
• NIH Certification – Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam – Must pass with at least 80%, two attempts allowed.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
• Ascension Nova StatStrip Training
• Ascension Epic Test-Out – Includes test results and training checklist with signed attestation.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR – Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Fit Test – Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.
• Hepatitis B – Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire – Must provide positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within a year, and completed TB questionnaire.
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Required within specified timeframes prior to start.
• Varicella – Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap – Valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Health Statement – Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen – Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified substances.

Professional Requirements

• Ascension Profile (Resume)
• Two Professional References – Required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal Background Check – Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender; completed within 30 days prior to first assignment and updated annually.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) Check – Completed within 90 days prior to start and rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Skills Checklist – Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Education Verification – Must be completed within 90 days prior to start; diplomas not accepted, official transcripts required if verification fails.
• Confirmation of Assignment – Provided upon initial assignment and updated with each extension.
• Employment Verification – Third-party verification for past 7 years; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days.

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units or sites within 40 miles may be required based on staffing needs.
• Must comply with all Ascension Health onboarding and credentialing requirements.
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding.

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med-Surg RNs looking for a travel opportunity in Milwaukee with a reputable healthcare system.