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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 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 a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Level IV Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
• 20-bed ED with 8 overflow beds and 4 CA chairs
• Average of 100-160 patients per day, ranging from neonates to geriatrics with 5-8% pediatric cases
• Common cases include chest pain, dizziness, syncope, strokes, sepsis, ortho injuries, respiratory distress/failure, STEMI, COVID, and behavioral health medical clearance
• RN patient ratios of 1:3-4 on both days and nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, working 36 hours/week
• 6-week schedule cycle with 1-2 weeks advance notice
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Telemetry monitoring available bedside and at nurses station, no tele tech on unit
• Floating is based on facility needs; RNs float as helping hands, taskers, sitters, or runners without taking a patient assignment

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• 2-5 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of ED experience within the past year
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
• Strong IV skills, cardiac rhythm interpretation/monitoring, foley and NGT placement/management required
• Knowledge of STEMI, CVA, and sepsis treatment protocols required
• Experience with medication titration required
• 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 of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a wide range of emergency presentations including cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and behavioral health cases
• 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
• Charge nurse will take patient assignments as needed to cover low acuity patients
• Orientation consists of one shift, including onboarding with the Nurse Manager and Supervisor followed by unit orientation with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis (every other holiday)
• Scrubs may be any professional color; camo, denim, and hoodies are not permitted
• Free parking available in the East parking structure
• First-time travelers accepted with 3+ years of ED experience
• No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments