Step Down RN
Brookfield, Wisconsin
WIMIL SE Wisconsin Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down (Travel)

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for a wide variety of patients including stroke, cardiac (preferably cardiac drips), post-op patients (ortho, GU, GYN, general surgery), and general medical patients.
• Must be adaptable and able to float onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles if needed.
• Schedule includes every 3rd weekend and end of hour (EOH) shifts.
• Requires at least 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical (MS) or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU).

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license valid in Wisconsin.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Medical-Surgical or Intermediate Care Unit.
• Vaccinations & Health Requirements:

  • Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Documented proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine 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.
• Other Health & Compliance:

  • Fit test for N95 respirators (3M 1860 Regular, 3M 1860 Small, or 3M 1870+), updated annually.
  • Statement of good health 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 required screenings.
  • Drug screening: 12 panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Professional Verification:

  • Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start.
  • Primary source verification of license/certification within 30 days prior to start.
  • Education verification within 90 days prior to start.
  • Employment verification for the past seven years.
  • At least two professional references completed prior to first assignment.
• Competency & Testing:

  • Specialty exam demonstrating competency in RN Step Down specialty, minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years.
  • Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics, updated every 3 years.
  • EKG exam with passing score of at least 80%, updated every 3 years.
  • Color vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
  • Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
  • Epic test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Onboarding Requirements:

  • Completion of Ascension onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding modules.
  • Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must be flexible to float to other sites within 40 miles as needed.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.

This position is ideal for experienced RN Step Down nurses with strong clinical skills in medical-surgical and intermediate care settings, who are adaptable and ready for travel assignments in Wisconsin.