Progressive Care (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit) / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med/Surg, or Telemetry unit based on skills
• Accepts RNs 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 Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification

• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must match records)

Certifications (Must be AHA approved)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• 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
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred before start, can be done onsite
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (TB testing): Required with specific timing and annual updates
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score; updated yearly
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of at least 80%; only two attempts allowed; updated as per latest edition
• Ascension Specialty Exam: Minimum 80% or national benchmark; updated every 3 years
• Ascension Epic Test-Out: Epic system competency test and training checklist with signed attestation
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist; updated annually for specialty

Onboarding & Other Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (for non-allied positions)
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations
• Professional references: At least two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years; updated annually
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and extensions

Notes

• Floating to other units or sites within 40 miles may be required based on staffing needs
• Must complete all required documentation and testing prior to assignment start or as specified
• Some optional documents and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg or Stepdown RNs looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare system.