Progressive Care (Step-Down) RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) schedule.
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit) / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care.
• Placement will be on a unit with the greatest need, which may be PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry units based on skills.
• Accepts RNs with Med-Surg or Stepdown experience (same credentialing for both).
• Must be able to float onsite within skill set or to nearby sites within 40 miles if needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit), including experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in Med-Surg Telemetry.
• Experience with Med-Surg / Telemetry units.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit test required prior to or at start (specific mask types required).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and annual questionnaire.
• Varicella immunity proof or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Criminal background check including social security trace, OIG search, and national sex offender registry.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Completion of specialty exams, core competencies, EKG exam, and color vision test as required.
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and pre-hire modules.
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work flexible shifts and float to different units or nearby sites as needed.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in step-down, telemetry, or med-surg acute care who are comfortable working in a dynamic environment with floating responsibilities.