Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Advocate Health; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's South Milwaukee ER is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a Level IV trauma unit at Southshore’s Community Hospital in Cudahy, WI. You will provide skilled nursing care in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has a nursing credential, Wisconsin RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience; new grads considered with EMT/Paramedic/ED externship

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create a safe environment and positive patient experience across the care continuum.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing program completed

Job description

Where You Will Work:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Cudahy, WI, United States

The amazing team at Southshore’s Community Hospital is an experienced group of caregivers who treat patients with various emergent and critical care needs. This Level IV trauma unit (17 monitor bed) welcomes experienced and strong communicators who are skilled and engaged to provide a compassionate level of patient centered care with collaboration and a commitment to delivery high quality, exceptional care. This high volume, fast-paced unit is needing dynamic teammates like you!

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

• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical nursing required - this position is not for new grads Would consider a newly licensed RN with EMT, Paramedic, ED externship experience

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:

Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St Lukes South Shore If you’re looking for state-of-the-art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home.

Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We're focused on treating you, and not just your condition. You also can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on-site specialists.

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.

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