Emergency Department RN
Mequon, Wisconsin
WIMIL Columbia St Mary's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

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

Job Description

• Provide care for Emergency Department (ED) patients.
• May be assigned to care for boarded patients in the ED.
• Use EPIC electronic health record system.
• Must have at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Licensure

• Current, valid RN license in Wisconsin (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start).

Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), renewed every 4 years
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (8-hour course, updated every 2 years)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (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.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted.
• TB Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be completed onsite.

Background and Screening

• Ascension Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start.

Skills and Competency Assessments

• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually).
• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc., updated every 3 years).
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years).
• Epic Test-Out and Training Checklist with signed attestation prior to assignment.

Additional Requirements

• Health Statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Driver’s License or State ID (must not be expired and address must comply with licensing rules).
• Professional references and signed assignment agreement required.
• Badge photo (headshot with white or blue background, no filters).
• Completion of onboarding modules and attestations as required by the facility.

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an experienced Emergency Room RN in Wisconsin. The role requires strong ED clinical skills, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility to float within a 40-mile radius. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, immunization, and background screening requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.