Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Kenosha, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level IV Trauma Center in Kenosha, WI, requiring 2 years of ED experience and a critical care skill set.

Details

• Emergency Department at a Level IV Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Accredited Chest Pain Center in Kenosha, WI
• 74-bed facility with a 21-bed ED plus a 6-bed annex
• Serves all age groups across a diverse emergency patient population
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on both day and night shifts
• Active Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) program with RN on-call 24/7 for applicable cases
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of approximately 1 weekend per month
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• No floating requirements
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris | Med dispensing: Pyxis | Monitoring: GE Monitors
• Nursing station telemetry monitoring (no tele tech on unit)

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC or TNS, and CPI or MOAB
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Critical care-level skill set required
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, collected within the last year
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration

Additional Information

• Supported by a charge nurse (with reduced patient assignment), 24/7 in-house hospitalist, 24/7 ED physician, 24/7 HUC, and phlebotomy assistance for peripheral blood draws
• Orientation consists of at least 1 shift to learn unit flow and processes
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved during the contract
• Scrubs must be a solid color — no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free on-site parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply