Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora West Allis Medical Center in West Allis, WI is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department. The ED serves adults and children, handles trauma, acute illness, and complex conditions, with a collaborative nursing team dedicated to high-quality care.

You will participate in comprehensive patient care using the nursing process, pursue ongoing development, and maintain certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• One year RN experience preferred or EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic emergency department nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, compassionate care following established standards.
• Obtain ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications as applicable.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Clinical decision making

Education

Nursing program completion

RN license (state)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN): Emergency Department

Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, Wi 53227

Where You Will Work

West Allis Medical Center is a level 4 Trauma, Primary Stroke, Geriatric Certified Emergency Department that averages around 42,000 visits per year. Staff provide care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing the following: acute trauma with injury, acute illnesses, and exacerbations of chronic health care conditions, women's health issues, and behavioral health concerns. Partner with a highly skilled team of Emergency Nursing staff who value strong relationships as part of a collaborative team to positively impact patient care.

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• One year RN experience preferred or candidates with prior emergency medical services health care experience.
• 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

• Being part of a highly skilled, resilient nursing team committed to delivering quality, compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.
• Bring your skill set and we will foster your professional development with many learning opportunities to advance your nursing practice.
• Coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Robust orientation to support successful transition to role.
• Obtain ACLS, PALS and TNCC certification.

About This Location

• West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.
• Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.
• Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+
• Age Friendly Health System Designation
• Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award

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.

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 list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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