Emergency Room Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Emergency Room - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (overnight)
• Work Schedule: Every other week (EOW) or based on department needs; every other holiday (EOH) rotating with regular staff
• Location: May require floating onsite within skill set or to sites within 40 miles

Job Description

• Provide care for critical care patients in the Emergency Department
• Ability to care for psychiatric and pediatric patient populations
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills required
• Collaborate effectively with team members; communicate clearly and timely
• Escalate concerns appropriately and seek support to ensure patient safety
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• At least 2 prior travel nursing contracts completed

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Current RN license valid in Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA certified
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA certified
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) certification
• Up-to-date specialty competency exams and skills checklist in Emergency Nursing
• EPIC test-out certification and training checklist
• Color vision test completed and current
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics (updated every 3 years)
• Annual fit test for respiratory protection (3M masks specified)
• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity evidence; no declinations)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 12-panel drug screen completed within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Onboarding & Documentation Requirements

• Professional resume/profile submission
• Signed assignment agreement and offer letter
• Professional headshot with white or blue background (no filters)
• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• License and certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start; updated annually or after breaks in service
• Confirmation of assignment documentation for each contract period
• Health statement or physical exam completed prior to first assignment and updated annually
• Completion of required pre-hire education modules and onboarding attestations
• Post-assignment evaluations may be requested

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, critical care environment
• Prior travel nursing experience is required (minimum 2 prior travel contracts)
• Flexibility to float to other nearby sites as needed