Emergency Department RN
Mequon, Wisconsin
WIMIL Columbia St Mary's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Mequon, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for Emergency Department (ED) patients, including boarded patients in the ED.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles as needed.
• Work schedule includes every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system required.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN license valid in Wisconsin.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• ACLS (AHA) certification required.
• PALS (AHA) certification required.
• TNCC certification (renewed every 4 years) required.
• NIH Certification required (Group A yearly, Group B-F every 2 years).
• CPI or MOAB (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, 8-hour course, updated every 2 years) required.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Documented proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within one year showing no infection, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (3M 1860 Regular, 3M 1860 Small, or 3M 1870+), updated annually.
• Health statement or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment start; updated annually or after breaks in service >90 days.
• Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually or after breaks in service >90 days.
• Employment and education verifications required prior to start and updated annually or after breaks in service >90 days.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.

Competency & Testing

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Epic Test-Out and Training Checklist required prior to start.
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.

Additional Information

• Must provide a valid driver's license/state ID matching home state for compact license purposes.
• Resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Post-assignment evaluations may be required.
• Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background required.

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in a busy Emergency Room setting requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with health and safety protocols.