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

Travel RN Step Down Nurse Opportunity

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med/Surg, or Tele unit based on skills
• Accepts Med/Surg or Stepdown RN credentials (same credentialing for both)
• Must be able to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start

Required Onboarding & Compliance

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, 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 (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (done onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); 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: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Professional & Background Requirements

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days of first assignment; updated annually
• EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and updates with extensions
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills verification) within one year of start, updated annually
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and match address requirements)
• Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations)

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units or nearby sites (within 40 miles) may be required based on need
• Must complete all required onboarding, certifications, and health screenings prior to or at start of assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med/Surg RNs with acute care telemetry experience seeking a travel assignment in Wisconsin.