Emergency Department RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Saint Francis

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) or based on department needs; Every Other Holiday (EOH) rotating with regular staff
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed
• Must have experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• PALS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Certification
• Ascension MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• Current RN License with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate Verification within 30 days prior to start

Required Training & Testing

• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (Epic training and test checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training (pre-hire modules)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for 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)
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and annual TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Fit Test: Required annually (specific mask types for WI and MI)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Ascension Badge Photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience
• Floating to other sites within 40 miles may be required based on department needs
• Must be able to complete all onboarding and credentialing requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs looking for a travel opportunity in Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare system.