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

RN Medical/Surgical - Wisconsin (Mequon)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
• Location: Mequon, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Telemetry background required (ability to read telemetry)

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• 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

• Current, valid RN license for Wisconsin.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• NIH certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• Completion of specialty competency exams including:

  • Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
  • Ascension Epic Test-Out
• Color vision test.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (annual).
• Documentation of required immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity (two vaccines or positive serology; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing within required timeframes.
• 12-panel drug screen completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Verification of education and employment history.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days prior to start.
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address requirements).

Additional Requirements

• Must complete onboarding requirements including:

  • Signed assignment agreement
  • Badge photo (forward-facing, white or blue background, no filters)
  • Various Ascension-specific checklists and attestations
• Must comply with all facility policies and procedures.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs with telemetry skills and prior travel nursing experience seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Wisconsin.