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

Job Opportunity: RN ICU

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).
• Preferred experience in Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) and Neuro ICU, but not required.
• Will float to Neuro ICU and Burn ICU; patient assignments will be within skill set.
• May receive patient assignments in Med/Surg or Intermediate Care (IMC) if needed.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required.

Required Qualifications

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

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams with minimum 80% passing score (only 2 attempts allowed).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score.
• Successful completion of EKG exam with at least 80% score (updated every 3 years).
• Epic test-out and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (3M 1860 Regular, Small, or 1870+), updated annually.
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing required.
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry within 90 days prior to start.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID current and matching address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Onsite onboarding and pre-hire modules required.
• Must complete and submit professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment.
• May be required to provide signed assignment agreement and badge photo for onboarding.
• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.

This position offers a challenging ICU nursing role with opportunities to work across multiple critical care units and requires strong clinical competency and flexibility.