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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin, verified through Nursys within 30 days prior to start.
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Med-Surg and Telemetry Acute Care.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health records system.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Current, unexpired Driver’s License or State ID matching address on file.
• Completion of specialty competency exams and skills checklists with minimum passing scores (including Ascension Specialty Exam, EKG Exam, Core Competencies).
• Completion of EPIC test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history, no declinations)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional, but mask required if declined during flu season)
  • 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite)
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Background checks including criminal background, EPLS, and employment verifications.
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and modules prior to or at start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work extended hours on a rotating schedule (every other weekend and every other holiday).
• Floating to other units or nearby facilities may be required based on staffing needs.
• All competency exams and certifications must be maintained and updated regularly as per policy.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry Acute Care who are comfortable working flexible shifts and floating within their skill set.