Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WIMIL Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Work schedule includes every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).
• Requires 2 or more years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Must be able to interpret heart rhythms and perform telemonitoring.
• Prior travel nursing experience is required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred.
• May need to float within skill set to other units onsite or to locations within 40 miles as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain the following:

Professional Credentials

• Current RN license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Resume or professional profile.
• At least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documents.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address requirements).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive immunity titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documented proof of two Varicella vaccines or immunity (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Tdap vaccine valid within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test within required timeframes; if positive, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (3M 1860 Regular, 1860 Small, or 1870+ masks) updated annually.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Testing & Competency

• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Specialty exam demonstrating competency in Medical/Surgical nursing (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• EKG exam with a minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, updated every 3 years.
• Color vision test, updated every 3 years.
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Epic test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo (headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).
• Completion of pre-hire modules and onboarding attestations as required.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs.
• Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory for this role.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs with prior travel nursing experience seeking a long-term assignment in Wisconsin.