Travel Emergency Department RN

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in West Allis, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: ED - Emergency Department\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 09/28/2026\n Duration: 14 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs\n Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Sep 28, 2026\n Length: 14 weeks\n Openings: 1\n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring at least 1 year of recent ED experience and a WI or compact RN license.Details\n \n Level IV Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation\n 20-bed ED with 8 overflow beds and 4 CA chairs\n Average of 100-160 patients per day, ranging from neonates to geriatrics with 5-8% pediatric cases\n Common cases include chest pain, dizziness, syncope, strokes, sepsis, ortho injuries, respiratory distress/failure, STEMI, COVID, and behavioral health medical clearance\n RN patient ratios of 1:3-4 on both days and nights\n 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, working 36 hours/week\n 6-week schedule cycle with 1-2 weeks advance notice\n Every other weekend rotation required\n No on-call or call-back requirements\n Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing\n Telemetry monitoring available bedside and at nurses station, no tele tech on unit\n Floating is based on facility needs; RNs float as helping hands, taskers, sitters, or runners without taking a patient assignment\n Requirements\n \n Active WI or compact RN license required\n 2-5 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of ED experience within the past year\n Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)\n Strong IV skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation/monitoring, foley and NGT placement/management required\n Knowledge of STEMI, CVA, and sepsis treatment protocols required\n Experience with medication titration required\n Epic EMR experience required within the last 2 years\n Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN\n Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration\n Additional Information\n \n Provide direct patient care across a wide range of emergency presentations including cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and behavioral health cases\n Unit support includes 24/7 receptionist/HUC, RT, and hospitalist/PA coverage, an ED Educator Monday-Friday, and a Resource/Flow Nurse during peak hours\n Charge nurse will take patient assignments as needed to cover low acuity patients\n Orientation consists of one shift, including onboarding with the Nurse Manager and Supervisor followed by unit orientation with a preceptor\n Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis (every other holiday)\n Scrubs may be any professional color; camo, denim, and hoodies are not permitted\n Free parking available in the East parking structure\n First-time travelers accepted with 3+ years of ED experience\n No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate\n Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-752065. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency DeptAbout American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.\n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.\n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n