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 Med-Surg or Stepdown RN credentials (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 valid and match address requirements)

Required Exams, Competencies & Training

• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; yearly)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Specialty Exam (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for 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 required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Professional & Background Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (updated annually)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension EPLS check (within 90 days of start)

Additional Notes

• Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require FACIS Questionnaire
• Some documents and attestations must be uploaded prior to or at onboarding
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med-Surg RNs with strong acute care skills, flexibility to float, and who meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.