RN - Emergency Department
About The Position
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED/ER) to join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. You will be part of the only healthcare system in Wisconsin that offers Level I Trauma Care for adults and children and a Burn and Wound Center. The department consists of 40 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, and three Behavioral Health “Safe” rooms. It is fully equipped with three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room to facilitate the care of the critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patient. A new CareSTART area is open during peak times to expedite the intake process and allow for patient care to begin sooner, with an RN and physician seeing the patient on arrival and care beginning immediately.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire
- CPR certification Upon Hire
- ACLS within 6 months
- PALS within 6 months
- 6 months of RN experience Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 1 year of ICU, Critical Care, or Emergency Department experience with adult and/or pediatric populations Preferred
- TNCC Preferred
- ENPC Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide care for critically ill or injured adult and pediatric patients.
- Expedite the intake process and begin patient care immediately in the CareSTART area during peak times.
- Work in a department with 40 acute care adult rooms, 11 Pediatric rooms, three multi-purpose procedure rooms, and three Behavioral Health “Safe” rooms.
- Utilize three Major Trauma rooms and a Pediatric Resuscitation room for patient care.
- Work night shifts, including a weekend and holiday rotation.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
- Overtime
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
