Step-Down (PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry) RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Travel RN Step Down Nurse Opportunity

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down (PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care)
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, or Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need: PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry based on skills
• Accepts RN with Med-Surg or Stepdown experience (same credentialing for both)
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• 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
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Required Onboarding & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA; updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills checklist, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)

Background & Verification Requirements

• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (updated annually)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation

Drug Screening

• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Includes testing for Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Methamphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Methadone, Oxycodone, Morphine, and Ecstasy

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and verifications prior to or at onboarding
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs
• Compliance with all Ascension Health policies and procedures is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med-Surg RNs looking for a travel opportunity in Milwaukee with a reputable health system.