Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

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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

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