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

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down

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

Job Description

• Work on a unit with the greatest need, which may be Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry Acute Care based on your skills.
• Must have 2 years of experience in PCU or Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care.
• Float within your skill set onsite or to nearby sites within 40 miles as needed.
• EPIC experience required.
• Accepts candidates with Medical-Surgical or Stepdown RN credentials (credentialing is the same for both).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• At least one completed travel assignment.
• 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).
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Current license verification and Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding education attestations.
• Completion of specialty competency exams including:

  • Specialty exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
  • Core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc., minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
  • EKG exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
  • EPIC test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history verified by provider, no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap (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 with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray within 1 year required.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be completed onsite).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually.
• Background and drug screening:

  • Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender, and others within 90 days of start.
  • EPLS check within 90 days of start.
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days of start, updated annually or after breaks in service longer than 90 days.
• Driver’s license or state ID (must be current and match address requirements).

Additional Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leadership within one week of assignment start.
• Onsite onboarding and pre-hire modules required prior to clearance.
• Must be able to work night shift hours and float as needed.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in PCU or Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care who are comfortable working flexible assignments and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.