Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
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 as needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Up to date, renewed every 4 years
• NIH Certification - Updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group
• Ascension Epic Test-Out - Passing score required with signed attestation
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification required
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• 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
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics) completed within a year of start, updated yearly
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (80% minimum)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) certification
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills) completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years, updated annually
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Additional Notes

• Must be able to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to or at the start of the assignment
• Floating to other sites within 40 miles may be required based on staffing needs
• Must maintain compliance with all Ascension Health policies and procedures throughout the contract

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs with travel experience or extensive ED background seeking a travel assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.