Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,208,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive orientation (12 weeks)

Mentor/Mentee program

Continuing Education Credits

Nursing Shared Governance

Generous Benefits package

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora St. Luke’s Emergency Department is seeking tenured nursing professionals to join a large, high-volume ED with specialized stroke and heart care programs.

The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care using evidence-based practice, with strong emphasis on teamwork and leadership in the patient care continuum. The position offers a 36-hour week schedule with multiple day shifts, robust orientation, mentoring, and ongoing education benefits within a mission-driven health

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Nursing program completion

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Department

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Multiple shift openings!


• 0300-1500 Day Weekend Program


• 0300-1500 DAY


• 0700-1900 DAY


• 1100 - 2300 NO OPENINGS


• 1500 - 0300 PM


• NOC 1900-0700

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you’re at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you’re at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Where You Will Work

Our newly renovated emergency department is one of the largest EDs in the state. We have 60 care spaces where we care for over 200 patients daily. St. Luke’s Hospital is a quaternary care site with designations as a comprehensive stroke center, trauma level 3 center, and chest pain accredited.

Our Emergency Department is seeking tenured nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's in the journey to our 6th Magnet designation!

Perks of joining Emergency Medicine

• Comprehensive and progressive 12 weeks orientation


• Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses


• Continuing Education Credits


• Robust Nursing Shared Governance


• Generous Benefits package

Responsible for 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 skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.

As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart‑care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

We’re Looking For

• 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

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.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de‑escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department‑specific requirements may apply.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.