Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a combined ED/Urgent Care setting using Cerner EMR, requiring at least two years of recent ED experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a combined Emergency Department and Urgent Care within an acute care hospital setting
• 7 ED beds plus triage; expected 30-40 patients per day in a newly opening facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Requires ability to work both day and night rotating 12-hour shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a)
• Weekend requirement of working every third weekend, with major holiday coverage required
• Floating required to inpatient med/surg if needed, and potential to assist at a nearby similar facility
• No designated triage or psych rooms, bedside triage is performed
• Cerner EMR in use; transitioning to Epic
• Staff includes one ED provider 24/7, a PA on site Monday-Saturday, and ED tech support
• No in-house Respiratory Therapy; RNs responsible for respiratory care and assisting with intubation and ventilator management
• Typical patient population includes cardiac, diabetic, stroke, respiratory, wound care, and transfer patients
• RNs responsible for bedside triage, drawing labs, and assisting with patient transport and monitoring
• Must be willing to be flexible with scheduling and block scheduling is utilized
• Scrub color is solid, likely Navy Blue but not mandatory yet
• New hires will receive unit orientation with 3 full shifts of training and required CBTs
• No 24/7 in-house security, but a panic button is available linked to 911
• Local candidates (within 80 miles) are accepted with an adjusted rate
• Returning employees must have been gone for six months and require hospital approval

Requirements

• Active WI or compact state RN license required by start date
• Minimum of two years recent ED experience, preferably in a similar setting
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA); TNCC, NRP, and ENPC strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable working with limited resources and in a critical access hospital-type environment
• Ability to work both in the ED and inpatient areas as needed
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Must be able to read own cardiac strips using GE monitors

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts