ICU Registered Nurse
Mequon, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Ozaukee

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Mequon, Wisconsin
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an Acuity Adaptable Unit with End of Week (EOW) and End of Hour (EOH) shifts.
• Must have at least 2 years of ICU experience.
• Willingness to work with ICU/Intermediate Care (IMC) and Medical/Surgical patients.
• No artificial or acrylic nails allowed; nails must be short (< 1/4 inch).
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Additional facility-specific certifications and competencies as required.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• 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.
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (minimum 80%)
• MMR vaccination or positive titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test (annual requirement)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within a year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• Varicella vaccination or immunity proof (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap vaccination (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, 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 (updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Education verification within 90 days of start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Confirmation of assignment documentation
• Badge photo (white or blue background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Must comply with facility policies regarding nail length and type.
• May be required to float to other units or locations within 40 miles.
• Various onboarding and competency attestations required prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking a travel assignment in Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare system.