Emergency Department RN
West Allis, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring at least 1 year of recent ED experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level IV Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center with 277 beds
• 20-bed ED with 8 overflow beds and 4 CA chairs
• Average of 100-160 patients per day, ranging from neonates to geriatric, with 5%-8% pediatric cases
• Common presentations include chest pain, dizziness, syncope, stroke, sepsis, ortho injuries, respiratory distress/failure, STEMI, COVID, and behavioral health medical clearance
• RN patient ratios of 1:3-4 for both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700) on a 6-week schedule cycle, with 1-2 weeks provided in advance
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Every other holiday requirement
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating is based on facility needs, working as helping hands, taskers, sitters, or runners without a patient assignment, with travelers floating first
• EPIC EMR required, with experience within the last 2 years
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Telemetry monitoring available bedside and at the nurses station with no dedicated tele tech

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• 2-5 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year of ED experience within the past year
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
• Strong general ED skills including IV insertion, cardiac rhythm interpretation/monitoring, foley placement/management, and NGT placement/management
• Knowledge of STEMI, CVA, and sepsis treatment protocols and medication titration
• EPIC EMR experience required within the last 2 years
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Level IV Trauma Center emergency department
• Support staff includes 24/7 receptionist/HUC, charge nurse coverage for low-acuity patients, ED educator (Monday-Friday), phlebotomy assistance, resource/flow nurse during peak hours, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and 24/7 hospitalist/PA coverage
• One shift of orientation includes onboarding with the Nurse Manager and Supervisor followed by unit orientation with a preceptor
• Scrubs may be any professional color; camo, denim, and hoodies are not permitted
• Free parking available in the east parking structure on the 3rd floor or higher
• First-time travelers accepted with 3+ years of ED experience
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Time off requests must be approved by the Nurse Manager and/or ED Supervisor