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RN Step Down

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment type: LTA
Contract length: 12 weeks
Shift: 19:00 - 07:30
Schedule: Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)
Accepts: Med/Surg or Step Down RNs with the same credentialing for both skills

Float Scope

Travelers float daily within their skill set to any of the following:

8E Med/Surg
7E and 7W Med/Surg Telemetry
6E PCU
Any additional Med/Surg Telemetry units in the house
ED boarding
ICU only if overflow from Med/Surg or PCU patients is on the unit

Travelers may also be required to work at sites within 40 miles if needed.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Stepdown experience: 2 years
Stepdown experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
Med/Surg or Telemetry experience
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Valid driver's license

Licensing and Verification

Current license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
Disciplinary actions require a FACIS questionnaire uploaded with board documents and verification
Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead, provided at initial assignment and updated with each extension
Driver's license or state ID: must not be expired, must match the address on file, and must show front and back. If placement is outside the home state, the address must match the home state of the compact license.

Background and Health Requirements

Criminal background check: Social Security trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender search, 7-year SSN trace, county residence and employment search, National Criminal, OFAC, and VSOP, completed within 90 days of first assignment and updated every year
EPLS check within 90 days of start
Education verification within 90 days of start; diplomas are not accepted
Employment verification for the past 7 years, updated every year
11-panel drug screen within 30 days before the first assignment and updated annually
Fit test: required for all travelers, updated annually, preferably before start (can be completed onsite). PAPR is not completed onsite. WI requires 3M 1860 Regular, 3M 1860 Small, or 3M 1870+.
MMR: documented proof of 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations accepted
Varicella: documented proof of 2 vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history of varicella or herpes zoster; no declinations accepted
Hepatitis B: documentation of 3-vaccine series or a signed declination
Tdap: valid 10 years from administration; no declinations or attestations accepted
Influenza vaccine: exemptions and declinations accepted, but the traveler must wear a mask at all times during flu season (October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027)
TB: 2-step PPD (first within 1 year, second within 30 days of start) or negative IGRA within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required. A positive result requires a chest X-ray within the last year with the TB questionnaire.
Health statement or physical exam before first assignment, updated annually

Submission Documents

Resume or profile
2 professional references, completed before first assignment

Optional Items

Positive PPD or IGRA results with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire (if applicable)
Name change documentation
Unit-specific checklist: optional for onboarding, but the unit leader must upload it within 1 week

Milwaukee, WI

About

Milwaukee is the biggest city in Wisconsin and sits along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. While it’s famous for its brewing traditions, with famous beer giants like Pabst and Miller based here, there's much more to do than enjoy a cold one. Milwaukee is a town that knows how to have fun, with a thriving music and art scene and the host of dozens of festivals every year. Summerfest is the biggest of all, spanning three weekends and boasting hundreds of acts at Henry Maier Festival Park on the lakefront. The East Downtown area slings the lake, and the Milwaukee River is the place to be when the sun is out, with visitors and locals enjoying days at the beaches, browsing art galleries, picnics in the parks, dining and entertainment.

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