Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Room in Milwaukee, WI. You will triage patients by acuity, initiate decisive life-saving interventions, and coordinate care from admission through stabilization to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires graduation from a board-approved RN program, with BSN preferred. You will work on a day shift in a full-time capacity and collaborate closely with physicians and specialists to ensure a seamless patient and family experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a board-approved Registered Nurse Program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Ability to manage complex workload required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize life-saving interventions by triaging patients based on acuity, ensuring the most critical cases receive immediate, decisive care.
• Orchestrate complex care plans from admission to stabilization, monitoring patient responses to ensure positive outcomes.
• Advocate for patient safety by maintaining precise care records and communicating real-time condition changes to the medical team for rapid adjustment of treatment.
• Drive multidisciplinary excellence by collaborating with physicians and specialists to deliver a high-quality experience for patients and families.

Skills

Triage

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN program

BSN preferred

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Emergency Room
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Emergency Room
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Prioritize life-saving interventions by expertly triaging patients based on acuity, ensuring the most critical cases receive immediate, decisive care.
• Orchestrate complex care plans from admission to stabilization, continuously monitoring patient responses to ensure every treatment leads toward a positive clinical outcome.
• Advocate for patient safety by maintaining precise care records and communicating real-time condition changes to the medical team for rapid adjustment of treatment.
• Drive multidisciplinary excellence by collaborating seamlessly with physicians and specialists to deliver a unified, high-quality experience for patients and their families.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Graduate of a board-approved Registered Nurse Program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Work Experience

• Ability to manage complex workload required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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