Emergency Department RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Emergency Room
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Every Other Week (EOW), Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 3+ years of previous travel experience OR 5+ years in a large Emergency Department (ED) without travel experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• Current RN License with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% or national benchmark passing score, two attempts allowed)
• 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)
• 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
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required for WI and MI)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no filters)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary Provider List System) check within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)
• Optional: Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation

Additional Notes

• Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified for BLS, PALS, ACLS
• Nursys verification and license verification required for submission
• Some documents and exams require passing scores with limited attempts
• Floating to other sites within 40 miles may be required based on need and skill set

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs with travel experience or extensive ED background, comfortable with EPIC, and meeting comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.