ICU Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Unit Experience: Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) and Neuro ICU experience preferred but not required
• Float Requirements:

  • May float to Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, Med/Surg, or Intermediate Care (IMC) units within skill set
  • May float onsite or to other sites within 40 miles as needed
• Electronic Health Record: EPIC system used

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 2 years ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists with minimum passing scores (80%)
• Successful completion of EPIC test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, immunity evidence, or history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • TB screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Background checks and verifications:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG, National Sex Offender, EPLS within 90 days prior to start
  • Employment verification for past 7 years
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
  • Professional references: at least two required
• Identification: Valid driver’s license or state ID matching address on file

Additional Notes

• Must be able to handle patient assignments within skill set and float as needed
• Some optional onboarding documents may be requested by unit leadership after start
• All certifications and verifications must be current and maintained throughout assignment duration

This position is suitable for ICU RNs comfortable with varied critical care environments and flexible floating assignments within a 40-mile radius.