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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Department RN for a Level 2 Trauma Center requiring 2 years of ER experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 38-bed combined Emergency and Urgent Care unit within an acute care Level 2 Trauma Center
• Adult and Pediatric trauma designation with STEMI receiving and Stroke Center status
• 5 trauma bays/resuscitation rooms and 2 triage bays behind registration
• Treats approximately 140-180 patients per 24-hour period
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:3 in the ER and 1:6 in Urgent Care
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, abdominal pain, sepsis, syncope, elevated heart rate, headache, and suicidal ideation
• Common drips include Heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nicardipine, and norepinephrine
• Uses Cerner EMR, currently transitioning to Epic
• 12-hour evening and night shifts with possibility of day shifts as needed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call requirement, though occasional standby may occur if low census
• Floating limited to patient sitter or helping hands role in other units, infrequent occurrence
• No fast track area, but a separate Urgent Care is available
• No separate ER holding area; holds are intermixed within the department
• 4 dedicated psych rooms within the department
• 24/7 in-house security, though not stationed directly in the ER
• On-site X-ray and CT within the department
• RNs draw labs; phlebotomy handles blood cultures unless unavailable within 20 minutes
• RT available 24/7 in-house though not stationed directly in the ER

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, PALS (AHA), and TNCC
• ENPC certification encouraged but not required
• Level 1 or 2 trauma center experience preferred
• Pediatric ER experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position
• 2 professional references required, including 1 from a supervisor and 1 from a peer or supervisor

Additional Information

• Responsible for triaging patients from both walk-ins and ambulance arrivals
• Team includes ED physicians, mid-levels (PAs, NPs), Urgent Care physicians, charge nurses, and a 24/7 house supervisor
• Support staff includes a dedicated HUC 24/7, techs (0700-0300) who assist with IVs, labs, blood cultures, EKGs, and ADLs, and paramedics who assist with medications and procedural tasks
• RT available 24/7 in-house for ABGs, breathing treatments, and assistance with intubations or respiratory concerns
• GE cardiac monitors used throughout the department; no dedicated monitor techs, RNs responsible for monitoring rhythms
• Transport team available for X-ray and CT from 0600-2100
• Unit orientation spans 3 days, including computer-based training and 2 days with an RN preceptor
• Scrubs must be a solid color, clean, and professional in appearance
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are considered, at a reduced rate
• Former Marshfield employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission