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

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: RN Step Down (PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care)

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) schedule.
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU, Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Acute Care.
• Placement will be on units with the greatest need, including PCU, Med-Surg, or Tele units.
• Candidates with Med-Surg or Stepdown RN experience are accepted (same credentialing for both).
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Wisconsin.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (must be AHA).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification (must be AHA).
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.

Additional Required Certifications & Training

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated every 3 years).
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group).
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training.
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (competency testing).
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within one year of start, updated annually).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit Test: Required annually; must be completed prior to or at start.
• 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.
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission.
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
• Education verification within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid).

Optional but Recommended

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding but must be uploaded within a week by unit leader).
• Hiring Manager Evaluation (post-assignment).
• Legal documentation of name change (if applicable).
• Professional badge photo (white or blue background, no alterations).

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units or sites within 40 miles may be required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must be able to complete all required onboarding and credentialing prior to or at assignment start.

This position is ideal for experienced RN Step Down nurses with strong PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry skills looking for a travel opportunity in Wisconsin.