Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Saint Joseph

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH) schedule
• Requires 2 or more years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Ability to interpret heart rhythms and tele monitoring
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience (highest requirement)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (American Heart Association) certification mandatory
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Mandatory Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (Epic test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender; within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension EPLS (within 90 days prior to start, rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days prior to start, rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Immunization & Health Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start

Additional Notes

• Resume/Profile and at least two professional references required prior to first assignment
• May be required to float to other sites within 40 miles based on staffing needs

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs comfortable with travel assignments and working in a dynamic hospital environment with EPIC system proficiency.