Step-Down RN
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)

Job Description

• Work on a unit with the greatest need, which may be Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry step-down units.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry acute care.
• Position accepts RNs with Med-Surg or Stepdown experience; credentialing is the same for both.
• Must be able to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles as needed.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system is required.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience, including experience within the last year.
• Med-Surg and Telemetry experience.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications

• BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of onboarding modules including:

  • Nursing contingent worker education attestation.
  • Contract worker onboarding completed onsite.
  • Pre-hire modules specific to non-allied positions.
  • Epic test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Submission of professional documents:

  • Resume/profile.
  • Two professional references.
  • Criminal background check including social security trace, OIG search, and national sex offender registry.
  • Employment verification for the past seven years.
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work.
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Name change documentation if applicable.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be necessary based on staffing needs.
• Must be able to work night shifts.
• All exams and certifications have specific passing score requirements and retake limits.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry acute care who are comfortable working night shifts and flexible with unit assignments.