Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,260 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,260 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Profession: Nursing Specialty: Emergency Nursing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour Day Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 3 years of Emergency Department experience in a fast-paced environment License: RN License (specific state requirements apply) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC Must-Have: - 3 years of Emergency Department experience in a fast-paced setting - Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills - IV skills - Basic knowledge of critical care drips and medication administration - NIHSS experience (unable to obtain prior to start) - TPA administration experience - Blood administration experience - Procedural sedation experience - Code blue experience - Strong triage experience is preferred Description: This facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and Level III NICU. It is an advanced comprehensive stroke center and teaching hospital. The Emergency Department has 35 beds and 6 fast track rooms. On average, 168 patients are seen daily. The patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics, covering all Emergency Department diagnoses. There is a heavy mental health population. Invasive neuro and STEMI cases requiring Cath Lab stabilization and transfer are common. Trauma cases include but are not limited to gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, and motor vehicle collisions. Patient ratios are 1:4 during the day and night, acuity-based, and 1:6 in the fast track area. Support on the unit includes a unit secretary and ED tech available 24/7. The ED tech can draw blood and perform glucose checks. The charge nurse may occasionally manage a lower acuity assignment based on staffing needs. Phlebotomy may respond to trauma situations and assist with blood cultures or difficult sticks. Respiratory therapy and physicians are available around the clock, along with mid-level providers and an ED educator. Central and bedside telemetry monitoring is performed in this locked unit. The charting system used is EPIC, and equipment includes Alaris and Pyxis. Shift times are dependent on requisition and there is a weekend rotation every other week. Holiday expectations include working 2 out of 4 major holidays or every other holiday. Scrubs can be any professional color.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam