Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Mequon, Wisconsin
Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Ozaukee

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Telemetry background required (ability to read telemetry).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed.
• Nail policy: No artificial or acrylic nails; natural nails must be short (less than 1/4 inch).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation (must be submitted prior to assignment)

• Resume or professional profile.
• Two professional references.
• Driver’s license or state ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).
• Nursys license verification.
• License/certificate primary source verification.

Onboarding Documentation (required prior to or at start)

• Signed assignment agreement and offer letter.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no filters).
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days of start.
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for the past 7 years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead with accurate start/end dates.
• Nursing contract worker onboarding completed onsite.
• Completion of required pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip.

Clinical Competency and Testing (must be completed prior to or at start)

• Ascension Specialty Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc., minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years).
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (Epic training and test results with signed attestation).
• Ascension Skills Checklist (completed within one year of start, updated annually).
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IgG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Proof of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or documented 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).
• 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing with negative chest X-ray if positive, plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Health statement or physical exam confirming good health prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually thereafter.

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within the skill set or to other nearby sites (within 40 miles).
• Nail policy strictly enforced for infection control.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs with telemetry skills and prior travel nursing experience seeking a 13-week assignment in Wisconsin.