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

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down (PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry unit based on skills
• Accepts Med-Surg or Stepdown RN credentials (same credentialing for both)
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA certified)
• ACLS (AHA certified)
• Current RN License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies:

  • Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA; updated yearly)
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
  • Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: 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)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• Health Statement: Completed prior to first assignment and updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding and related education attestations
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• Employment and Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification, updated annually)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and match address requirements)
• Professional references: At least two required prior to first assignment
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates with extensions

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and verifications prior to or at the start of assignment
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs
• Compliance with Ascension-specific policies and testing is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with step-down or med-surg telemetry skills seeking a travel assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.