Emergency Room RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)
• Requires either:

  • 3+ years of Emergency Room nursing experience and previous travel experience, or
  • More than 5 years of experience in a large Emergency Department without travel experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required
• May need to float within skill set to other onsite units or to sites within 40 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Documentation of:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted)
  • Completed Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Annual Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be completed onsite)
• Annual 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment
• Completion of 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
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding attestations completed onsite
• Completion of health history and physical exam or statement of good health prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required (minimum 1 prior travel contract or equivalent)
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in specialty through required exams and training
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs with travel experience seeking a 13-week assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.