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

Travel RN Step Down Nurse Opportunity

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: RN Step Down (PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Acute Care)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Requires 2 years of experience in PCU, Med-Surg, Telemetry, or Acute Care
• Placement on unit with greatest need (PCU, Med-Surg, or Tele unit) based on skills
• Accepts RN with Med-Surg or Stepdown experience (same credentialing for both)
• Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to other sites within 40 miles if needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN 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)

Required Health & Safety Credentials

• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; completed within a year, updated yearly, minimum 80% score)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, two attempts allowed)
• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required annually, preferred prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and annual TB Questionnaire (or Positive IGRA)
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding & Professional Requirements

• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (pre-hire modules)
• Ascension Epic Test-Out (training and test results required)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others (completed within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills checklist, updated annually)
• Education Verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start, rerun if break in service > 90 days)
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation (updated with each extension)
• Employment Verification for past seven years (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Must complete all required documentation and verifications prior to or at start of assignment
• Floating to other units or nearby sites may be required based on staffing needs
• Compliance with all Ascension Health policies and credentialing requirements is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced Step Down or Med-Surg RNs looking for a travel opportunity in Milwaukee with a reputable health system.