ED Emergency Department RN
Marshfield, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 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 WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 38-bed combined Emergency and Urgent Care department with 5 trauma bays/resuscitation rooms
• Adult and Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center, STEMI receiving, and designated Stroke Center
• Treats approximately 140-180 patients per 24-hour period
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 in 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 administered include heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, amiodarone, nicardipine, and norepinephrine
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• GE monitors used in ER and Urgent Care with no dedicated monitor techs
• On-site X-ray and CT with transport team available 06:00-21:00
• RNs perform lab draws; phlebotomy handles blood cultures unless unavailable within 20 minutes
• 12-hour variable evening and night shifts
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call requirement, though occasional standby may occur for low census
• Minimal floating, limited to patient sitter or helping-hands roles
• Two triage bays behind registration; all nurses including travelers expected to triage walk-ins and ambulance arrivals
• ER holds are intermixed within the department with no separate holding area
• 4 dedicated psych rooms within the department, no separate seclusion area
• Support staff includes ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurse, house supervisor, HUC, techs, and paramedics
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 in-house, though not stationed in the ER
• Security is in-house 24/7 but not housed directly in the ER

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (ENPC encouraged but not required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Level 1 or 2 trauma center experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must be willing to perform triage duties including ambulance arrivals

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 2 Trauma Center setting
• Collaborate with ED physicians, mid-levels, paramedics, techs, and respiratory therapy staff
• Assist with troubleshooting RT equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow devices as needed
• Monitor patient cardiac rhythms using GE monitors throughout the department
• Unit-specific orientation includes 3 days: computer-based training, department orientation, and two days of preceptor-led training
• Scrubs must be any solid color, clean, and professional
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates must reside within 80 miles of the facility to be considered local
• Former Marshfield permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration