PCU/Telemetry Step-Down RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a step-down unit with a focus on PCU (Progressive Care Unit), Med-Surg, or Telemetry acute care patients.
• Placement will be based on the greatest unit need and the nurse’s skill set.
• Candidates with Med-Surg or Stepdown RN experience are eligible (same credentialing for both).
• Must be able to float within the skill set to other units onsite or to sites within a 40-mile radius as needed.
• Requires 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Med-Surg Telemetry acute care experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Med-Surg and Telemetry nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to submission.
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, immunity evidence, or history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest x-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Completion of specialty exams and core competencies including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics, updated every 3 years
  • Epic electronic health record test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and pre-hire modules specific to nursing contingent workers.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in step-down, Med-Surg, or telemetry nursing care.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in PCU, Med-Surg, or telemetry acute care nursing seeking a long-term travel assignment in Wisconsin.