Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Room in Milwaukee, WI. The PRN position involves rotational shifts within the ER department and requires a board-certified RN with BLS.

You will triage, coordinate complex care plans, and work closely with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Graduate of an approved RN program with 18+ months of ER experience is preferred; a Wisconsin RN license or Compact State recognition is required.

Qualifications

• RN with 18+ months of experience required.
• Graduate of a board-approved Registered Nurse program.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association required.
• Wisconsin RN license or multi-state license recognition required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize life-saving interventions by triaging patients based on acuity.
• Coordinate care plans from admission to stabilization with continuous monitoring of patient responses.
• Maintain precise care records and communicate real-time changes to the medical team for rapid treatment adjustments.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to deliver high-quality care for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical triage

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (Wisconsin or Compact)

BSN preferred

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Emergency Room
• Schedule: PRN l Rotational Shifts

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, Wi
• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Emergency Room
• Schedule: PRN l Rotational Shifts

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

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• 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

• RN with 18 months or more experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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 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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