Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring 3 years of fast-paced ED experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Level IV Trauma Center and Level III NICU with 228 beds, located in Milwaukee, WI
• Emergency Department has 35 beds and 6 fast track rooms, averaging 168 patients per day
• Patient population spans neonate to geriatric with all ED diagnoses, including a heavy mental health caseload
• Treats trauma cases such as GSW, stabbings, falls, and MVC, plus invasive neuro and STEMI patients stabilized for transfer
• Patient ratios are 1:4 (acuity based) for day and night shifts, and 1:6 in fast track
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0730, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• No floating required
• No call requirements
• Central and bedside telemetry monitoring used on the unit
• Uses EPIC, Alaris, and Pyxis systems

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of ED experience in a fast-paced facility required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV skills required
• Basic knowledge of critical care drips and medication administration required
• NIHSS experience required prior to start
• Experience with TPA administration, blood administration, procedural sedation, and code blue response required
• Triage experience strongly preferred
• EPIC experience required
• Minimum 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 emergency care across the full patient age spectrum and acuity range
• Support staff includes 24/7 unit secretary, ED tech, RT, ED physicians, and mid-level providers, plus charge nurse, ED educator, and OT/PT/ST support
• Phlebotomy support available for trauma cases, blood cultures, and difficult sticks
• Unit is locked with security stationed in the ED lobby
• Orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts on the unit
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays or every other holiday
• Scrubs may be any professional color
• Free parking provided in designated employee areas
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• First-time travelers considered upon review with strong experience
• Former Advocate Health employees must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible