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Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
Compensation: $32 to $51 per hour depending on years of experience
Position Overview
The Emergency Department RN delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced, dynamic ED environment. Using the nursing process, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for patients of all ages presenting with urgent or life-threatening conditions. This role requires critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration with the entire ED team to ensure rapid response and optimal outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and initiate emergency interventions
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments safely and efficiently
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition with timely interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other team members to stabilize and treat patients
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations
- Maintain organized and well-supplied patient rooms and ED work areas
- Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Assist in training and orienting new staff and nursing students as needed
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- Current RN license in Wisconsin (or eligibility for licensure)
- BLS certification (required, or able to obtain within 90 days)
- ACLS and PALS certification strongly preferred
- 1+ year of prior ED, ICU, or critical care experience preferred (new grads with strong interest in emergency nursing may be considered)
- Strong ability to stay calm, focused, and effective in high-pressure situations
Skills & Abilities
- Rapid triage and decision-making skills
- Strong clinical knowledge across multiple specialties (trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neuro, etc.)
- Proficiency in emergency equipment and procedures (airway management, defibrillation, code response)
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Competitive PTO and scheduling flexibility