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Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $3,128 per week

First Connect Health
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • $3,128 Per Week
5 days ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/22/2026
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Step Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU RN) – Night Shift

  • Schedule: Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 19:00 – 07:30 | 48 Hours per Week
    • Schedule Structure: 12-hour night shifts. Accepts contract lengths from 13 up to 26 weeks.
    • Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) required.
    • On-Call / Standby: No On-Call required.
    • Floating Protocol & Unit Details: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Med-Surg Telemetry. Candidate will be placed on the unit with the greatest need (PCU or Med/Surg/Tele) matching their skillset. Mandatory Floating: Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or float to satellite sister facility sites within a 40-mile radius as needed. Charting: Epic EMR.
  • Assignment Duration: 13 to 26-Week Flexible Contract Assignment (Long Term).

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

  • Clinical Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]:
    • Minimum 2 years of dedicated Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, or Acute Care Med-Surg Telemetry nursing experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].
    • Prior travel nursing experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].
    • EMR Proficiency: Hands-on Epic EMR experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].

    • Mandatory Floating: Must be willing to float onsite and up to 40 miles to sister facilities within skill set [HARDSTOP].

       

  • State Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]: Active Wisconsin RN License OR Active Multistate Compact RN License strictly required in-hand at time of submission [HARDSTOP].
     
  • Certifications & Specialty Exams [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
    • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) strictly required [HARDSTOP].
    • Active AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) strictly required [HARDSTOP].
    • Completed RN Step Down (PCU) Specialty Exam and Skills Checklist strictly required at submittal [HARDSTOP].

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cardiovascularunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Telemetry Nursingunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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