Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Mequon, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Ozaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Telemetry background required (ability to read telemetry).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.
• Nail policy: No artificial or acrylic nails; natural nails must be short (less than 1/4 inch).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Testing and Competency

• Ascension Specialty Exam: Minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Epic Test-Out: Completion of Epic training and test with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing required.
• Tuberculosis Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start.

Drug Screening and Background Checks

• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start; updated annually or after break in service >90 days.
• EPLS check within 90 days prior to start; rerun if break in service >90 days.

Documentation and Verification

• Resume/Profile and at least two professional references required prior to submission.
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment verification for past seven years prior to start; updated annually or after break in service >90 days.
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding attestations required.
• Health statement or physical exam completed prior to first assignment and updated annually.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.

Additional Notes

• This position requires adherence to strict nail policies and the ability to float to other units or nearby sites as needed.
• All required exams and certifications must be maintained and updated according to specified intervals.
• Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory for this role.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this RN Medical/Surgical position.