Emergency Room RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WIMIL Ascension St. Francis Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department with a focus on critical care patients.
• Must be able to care for psychiatric and pediatric patient populations.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, communicate clearly and timely.
• Escalate concerns appropriately to ensure patient safety.
• May need to float onsite within skill set or to nearby sites within 40 miles as needed.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health & Safety Requirements

• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Two Varicella vaccines or documented immunity (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Annual fit test for respiratory protection (3M 1860 or 1870+ masks preferred).
• Annual 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID matching address on file.
• Completion of onboarding education attestations and training modules prior to or at start.
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment and education verifications completed within required timeframes.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).

Additional Notes

• Schedule is every other week (EOW) or based on department needs; every other hour (EOH) rotating with regular staff.
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills are essential.
• Prior travel experience is required (minimum 2 prior travel contracts).

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs with travel nursing background seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Wisconsin.