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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Department RN with at least 2 years of ER experience for a Level 2 trauma center requiring weekend night shifts.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 38-bed combined Emergency and Urgent Care department
• Adult and Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center that is also a STEMI receiving facility and Stroke Center
• 5 trauma bays/resuscitation rooms with no separate fast track (Urgent Care handles lower acuity cases)
• Two triage bays behind registration; all nurses, including travelers, are expected to triage patients including those arriving by ambulance
• ER holds are intermixed within the department with no separate holding area
• 4 dedicated psych rooms, though no separate seclusion area
• Treats approximately 140-180 patients per day
• 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, with a transition to Epic underway
• Works alongside ED physicians, mid-levels (PAs, NPs), and Urgent Care physicians
• Charge nurse coverage varies by shift; House Supervisor available 24/7
• Support staff includes a 24/7 HUC, techs (0700-0300) who perform IVs, labs, blood cultures, and EKGs, and paramedics who assist with medications and procedural tasks
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 in-house, though not stationed directly in the ER
• RT equipment includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow; RNs troubleshoot but RT assistance is recommended for issues
• No monitor techs; RNs monitor patient rhythms using GE monitors throughout the department
• X-ray and CT available within the department, along with a transport team operating 06:00-21:00
• RNs draw labs; phlebotomy handles blood cultures unless unavailable within 20 minutes
• All shifts are 12 hours, with scheduling handled by an RN scheduler (no self-scheduling or block scheduling guarantees)
• 12-hour weekend night shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend
• Holiday requirement of every other holiday
• No formal on-call requirement, though occasional standby may occur if low census
• Floating is limited to patient sitter or helping hands roles and occurs infrequently
• Solid color, clean, and professional scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation includes 3 days: computer-based training and department orientation on day 1, followed by two days with an RN preceptor

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, PALS (AHA), TNCC (ENPC encouraged but not required)
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Pediatric experience required
• Level 1 or 2 trauma center experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Candidates must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply