Registered Nurse (RN)- Emergency Department

Aurora Health Care; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center – Burlington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. The ER team provides 24/7 care as a Level III Trauma Center with stroke certification and Telestroke collaboration with Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

The RN will perform nursing processes to coordinate and deliver safe, high-quality patient care, using evidence-based practice to support rapid assessment and priority decisions in a high-pace ED setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited nursing program and RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice.

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.

Job description

Where You Will Work

Aurora Medical Center – Burlington’s emergency department provides comprehensive, 24/7 emergency care as a Level III Trauma Center, equipped to manage serious injuries and life‑threatening conditions. The department is staffed by board‑certified emergency physicians, ensuring rapid, expert evaluation and treatment. It is also Stroke Certified and offers Telestroke technology, allowing clinicians to consult in real time with stroke specialists at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee—supporting faster diagnosis and time‑critical interventions

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.

Registered Nurse (RN) – ER Dept

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Aurora Medical Center – Burlington, located at 252 McHenry Street in Burlington, WI, delivers compassionate, high‑quality care to the community with a full range of advanced services. Recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics for its exceptional outcomes, the campus features a Level III Trauma Center, state‑of‑the‑art heart and vascular care, accredited cancer services, and Racine County’s only Hyperbaric and Wound Care program. Newly renovated patient areas, expanded vascular offerings, and comprehensive specialty services—including orthopedics, women’s health, emergency care, and wellness programs—ensure patients receive best‑in‑class, close‑to‑home care.