Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Mequon, Wisconsin
WIMIL Columbia St Mary's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Mequon, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Telemetry background required (ability to read telemetry)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Must adhere to nail policy: no artificial/acrylic nails; nails must be short (< 1/4 inch)
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles as needed
• Work schedule includes NIH, EOW, EOH shifts

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license for Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Telemetry experience required
• EPIC experience required

Required Certifications and Health Requirements

• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred before start
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)

Professional Requirements

• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days prior to start
• EPLS check within 90 days prior to start
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Employment verification for past 7 years
• Ascension Specialty Exam: Completed prior to first assignment and updated every 3 years (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics completed within 1 year of start, updated every 3 years (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension EKG Exam: Completed prior to start, updated every 3 years (minimum 80% passing score)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out: Epic test results and training checklist with signed attestation required

Additional Information

• Must comply with nail policy (no artificial/acrylic nails, nails short)
• May be required to float to other sites within 40 miles
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs with telemetry and EPIC experience looking for a travel assignment in Wisconsin.