Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED) Nursing

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level IV Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• 20 beds in the ED (plus 8 overflow and 4 chairs)
• Average patient volume: 100-200 patients per day
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatric, including 10-15% pediatrics
• Common patient conditions: chest pain, dizziness, syncope, strokes, sepsis, orthopedic injuries, respiratory distress/failure, STEMI, COVID-19, behavioral health medical clearance

Patient Ratios

• Day shift RN to patient ratio: 1:3-4
• Night shift RN to patient ratio: 1:4-5

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years ED nursing experience preferred for first-time travelers
  • Will accept travelers with 1 year of ED experience within the past year (preferably with an additional 2-5 years nursing experience)
• Certifications:

  • Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
  • Preferred: TNCC, CPI/MOAB, CEN
• Skills:

  • General ED nursing skills
  • Strong IV skills
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring
  • Foley catheter placement and management
  • Nasogastric tube placement and management
  • Knowledgeable in STEMI, CVA, and sepsis treatments
  • Medication titration
• Technology:

  • EPIC EMR experience required within the last 2 years
  • Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Orientation & Support

• Orientation: 1 shift including meeting with Nurse Manager and Supervisor, plus unit preceptor support
• Support staff available 24/7 including CNA, receptionist/HUC, respiratory therapists, hospitalists/PAs, and phlebotomy assistance
• Charge nurse available to cover low acuity patients and may take patient assignments as needed
• ED educator available Monday through Friday
• IV/VAT team and resource nurse (flow nurse) available during peak hours
• Telemetry monitoring at bedside and nurse’s station (no tele tech)

Floating

• Floating based on facility needs
• Floating RNs will not take patient assignments but assist as helping hands, taskers, sitters, or runners
• Travelers float first

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any professional color (no camo, denim, or hoodies)
• Free parking available in the east parking structure (3rd floor or higher)

This position is ideal for experienced ED nurses looking for a contract role in a busy Level IV Trauma Center with diverse patient populations and strong support systems.