Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, primarily 3 shifts of 12 hours each (1900 - 0730)
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Shifts may also include 8-hour shifts as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience with both adult and pediatric populations within the last 3 years

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to pass facility-specific Telemetry testing (Adult and Pediatric as applicable)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Comprehensive background check including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form completion (state-mandated)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Education verification as applicable
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard)
• Immunization and health document compliance including:

  • TB testing and questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Other vaccines or declinations as required by department or facility

Orientation and Facility Specific Requirements

• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Completion of facility-specific communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Completion of required telemetry study guides and exams through the agency’s LMS platform
• Remediation process available for telemetry exam failures with limited attempts

Additional Notes

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required (agency standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with both adult and pediatric patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• TNCC certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with both adult and pediatric patients, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous facility and state requirements.