RN Emergency Services (FT Nights) Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Watertown Regional Medical Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department. This role provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to deliver safe, effective care to patients across the lifespan. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and supports quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards. The position is 36 hours per week, working 1900 to 0700, with weekend and holiday rotation. The posting offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Watertown Regional Medical Center is an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that reports receiving national awards for quality care and holding multiple specialty-service accreditations and certifications.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required.
- Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.
- Current state RN license or compact-state equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions.
- Skill in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Professionalism, clinical judgment, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Emergency nursing experience in an acute-care setting preferred.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within the time frame stated in facility policy.
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
- Conduct age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of patients.
- Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage critical drips.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures in the emergency department.
- Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret cardiac rhythms.
- Document care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and in a timely manner.
- Apply infection-control and sterile-technique practices consistently.
- Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support optimal care delivery.
- Respond calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
