Emergency Room Nurse Mid-Shift

Advocate Health • Oshkosh, WI

15d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Emergency Room Nurse provides nursing care in the Emergency Department, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse engages patients and families throughout the care continuum, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

The nurse promotes safety and quality, participates in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives, and applies evidence-based practices. The position includes safe medication and treatment administration as applicable, effective communication and delegation, ethical practice, timely and accurate EHR documentation, and ongoing professional development. The nurse may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs.

This is a full-time position in the Emergency Department, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts each week, with start times varying between 11 a.m. and noon. The schedule includes rotating holidays and a commitment to work every fourth weekend. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Physical requirements include frequent movement and lifting, patient handling and transfers, use of fine hand skills for procedures, and potential exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to work with possible exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases, using protective equipment as necessary.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the care continuum.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient-care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions and use protective clothing and equipment when necessary.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed