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

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a unit with the greatest need, which may be Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), or Telemetry (Tele) based on your skills.
• Acceptable to have experience as either a Med-Surg or Stepdown RN; credentialing is the same for both.
• Must be willing and able to float within your skill set to other units onsite or to sites within a 40-mile radius if needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Med-Surg and Telemetry experience.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (3M 1860 Regular, 1860 Small, or 1870+) updated annually.
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, with chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if positive.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to assignment start, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Documentation and Verification Required Prior to Start

• Professional resume/profile.
• At least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• License and certification primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead.

Additional Notes

• Specialty competency exams and health screenings must be updated every 3 years or annually as specified.
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs.
• Only two attempts allowed for specialty and EKG exams.
• All documentation must be current and compliant with specified timelines to maintain assignment eligibility.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU or Med-Surg Telemetry acute care backgrounds seeking a long-term travel assignment with varied unit placement and comprehensive credentialing requirements.