ER RN
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 2 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center in Wisconsin, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ER experience and a full weekend commitment every other weekend.

Details

• 38-bed combined Emergency and Urgent Care unit with 5 trauma bays/resuscitation rooms
• Adult and Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center; STEMI receiving and Stroke Center
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, abdominal pain, sepsis, syncope, elevated heart rate, headache, and suicidal ideation
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 in the ER and 1:6 in Urgent Care
• Common drips include heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nicardipine, and norepinephrine
• Unit sees approximately 140–180 patients per day
• 12-hour variable evening and night shifts, with occasional day shifts as needed
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Every other holiday required
• No dedicated fast track; facility has an Urgent Care instead
• Travelers are expected to perform triage for both walk-in and ambulance patients
• ER holds are intermixed within the department; no separate holding area
• 4 dedicated psych rooms within the department; no separate psych/seclusion area
• GE monitors used throughout the department; RNs are responsible for monitoring patient rhythms
• Both X-ray and CT are available within the department
• RNs draw labs; phlebotomy draws blood cultures unless unavailable within 20 minutes
• Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic); Cerner experience preferred but not required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, PALS (AHA), and TNCC; all must be active at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Level 1 or 2 trauma center experience required
• Pediatric experience required
• 2 professional references required: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

• 3-day unit-specific orientation: Day 1 consists of computer-based training and department orientation; Days 2 and 3 are on-unit orientation with an RN preceptor
• Scheduling is managed by an RN scheduler; no self-scheduling and block scheduling is not typically available
• Floating may occur occasionally, limited to patient sitter or support roles only — travelers will not be required to take a patient assignment on another unit
• No formal on-call requirement; occasional standby may be requested if census is low prior to shift start
• Support staff includes a 24/7 HUC, techs (scheduled 0700–0300) capable of IVs, labs, EKGs, and ADL assistance, and on-staff paramedics who can administer medications and assist with procedures
• Charge nurse coverage available on all shifts; House Supervisor on 24/7
• RT is available in-house 24/7 for ABGs, breathing treatments, and intubation support; RT equipment includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Security is available in-house 24/7, though not stationed in the ER
• ENPC certification is encouraged but not required
• Scrubs must be any solid color, clean and professional
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date; hospital approval is required
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which affects the travel pay rate