Step-Down Telemetry RN
Brookfield, Wisconsin
WIMIL Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Step Down unit with telemetry patients.
• Experience caring for recovery of surgical patients required.
• Must have at least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience.
• Work includes every 3rd weekend and evening/overnight (EOH) rotation with staff.
• May be required to float onsite within skill set or to other nearby sites within 40 miles.
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system.
• Prior travel nursing experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Stepdown experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year
• Med/Surg experience
• Telemetry experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to submission.
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding documents required before starting.
• Completion of specialty competency exams including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics (updated every 3 years).
  • Epic test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR: documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer (no declinations).
  • Varicella: documented proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by provider (no declinations).
  • Tdap: valid within 10 years (no declinations).
  • 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; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
  • Fit test for N95 respirators (updated annually).
  • 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, and other searches within 90 days prior to start.
  • EPLS check within 90 days prior to start.
  • Employment verification for past 7 years.
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Completion of pre-hire modules and onboarding education attestations required.
• Some optional checklists may be requested by unit leadership after start.
• Must maintain all certifications and compliance documents updated as required throughout assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with Med/Surg background and prior travel nursing experience seeking a long-term evening/night shift assignment.