Step-Down/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 Tele unit based on skills
• Accepts Med-Surg or Stepdown RN credentials (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 current and valid)

Required Exams, Training & Competencies

• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (updated every 3 years, minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary List) check (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead documentation)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, 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 during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• 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)
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (documentation required)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA test (within 1 year and 30 days of start)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and verifications prior to or at onboarding
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs
• Compliance with Ascension-specific onboarding and competency requirements is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with step-down, telemetry, or med-surg acute care backgrounds who are flexible and meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.