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

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit) or Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care.
• Placement will be on a unit with the greatest need, which may be PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry.
• Candidates with Med-Surg or Stepdown RN experience are accepted (credentialing is the same for both).
• Must be willing and able to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within a 40-mile radius as 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile submission required.
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, and National Sex Offender Registry completed within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists with minimum passing scores (including Ascension Specialty Exam, EKG Exam, Core Competencies).
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and contract worker onboarding modules.
• Epic system test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella immunity (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
  • Annual physical exam or statement of good health.
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file.

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and exams prior to or at onboarding.
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in PCU or Med-Surg Telemetry who are flexible and able to work night shifts in a dynamic acute care environment.