ICU Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Position Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: CVICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU (float between these units as needed)
• Additional Assignments: May be assigned Med/Surg/IMC patients if needed
• Floating: Must be able to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (no lower value given, so no adjustment)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• 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 meet state requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (preferred but optional)
• Fit Test: Required annually (specific mask types required for WI and MI)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA testing within required timeframes

Testing & Competencies

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score; updated yearly
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score required; updated as needed
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist; updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start; includes 12 drug categories; updated annually
• Ascension Epic Test-Out: Required for Epic system proficiency
• Ascension Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding and related education attestations and checklists

Documentation & Verification

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references required
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (updated if break in service > 90 days)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required for each assignment and extension
• Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

This position requires flexibility to float between critical care units and potentially other patient care areas within the facility or nearby locations. Candidates must maintain all required certifications, immunizations, and verifications current and comply with all onboarding and competency testing requirements.