Step-Down RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a step-down unit with a focus on PCU (Progressive Care Unit), Med-Surg, or Telemetry acute care patients.
• Placement will be based on the nurse’s skills and the greatest unit need (PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry).
• Candidates with experience as Med-Surg or Stepdown RNs are eligible (same credentialing applies).
• Must be able to float within skill set to other units onsite or to sites within a 40-mile radius as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit), including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Med-Surg and Telemetry acute care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists prior to or at start, including:

  • Specialty exam with minimum 80% passing score.
  • EKG exam with minimum 80% passing score.
  • Core competencies covering HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory topics.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (mask required if declined).
  • Tuberculosis screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start).
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background checks including criminal history, employment verification, and professional references.
• Verification of education and licensure with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements.
• Completion of onboarding modules and attestations specific to the employer’s policies.
• Epic electronic health record test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be necessary based on staffing needs.
• The role requires flexibility and competency in multiple acute care settings within the step-down/med-surg/telemetry scope.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with acute care step-down or telemetry skills seeking a long-term travel assignment in Wisconsin.