ER RN: High-Acuity Care, Life-Saving Impact

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin seeks an RN for the Emergency Department to provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, interventions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care across the lifespan.

Requirements include an ADN with BSN preferred, current Wisconsin RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS as per policy, and ability to handle high-stress situations while delivering

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license in WI or a compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI and related policies per facility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care by acuity.
• Administers medications and manages critical drips.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the ED.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Documents care, education, and treatment accurately.
• Maintains infection control and sterile techniques.
• Collaborates with the team to optimize care delivery.
• Responds calmly in high-stress, life-threatening situations.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ECG interpretation

IV management

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Graduation from accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin seeks an RN for the Emergency Department to provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, interventions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care across the lifespan.

Requirements include an ADN with BSN preferred, current Wisconsin RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS as per policy, and ability to handle high-stress situations while delivering