Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Hugh Chatham Health; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora Medical Center - Summit in Summit, WI seeks a skilled Emergency Department RN to deliver compassionate care to pediatric and adult patients in a 21-bed Level 2 Trauma Center. The role features 12-hour shifts, 9-hr? shifts? (9?

12-hour shifts listed), and a 36-hour work week. The department emphasizes high-acuity, life-saving care with strong leadership and educational support. Responsibilities include coordinating nursing care, applying evidence-based practice, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse license in the practicing state
• BLS certification within 6 months
• ACLS certification within 6 months
• PALS certification within 6 months
• TNCC certification within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with standards.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

RN ED experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

Education

Registered nurse license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

The Emergency department offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver care to both pediatric and adult patients within a vibrant, high-performing clinical setting. As a 21-bed Level 2 Trauma Center, equipped with a 24/7 Cardiac Cath Lab and advanced services such as Primary Stroke and Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Care, the environment supports high-acuity, life-saving interventions. Staff members are guided by committed leaders and benefit from robust educational support, fostering professional growth. The department’s collaborative atmosphere and diverse patient population make it an ideal workplace for those seeking to make a meaningful difference in emergency medicine.

• 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 or within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) issued by the Emergency Nurses Association or within 12 months.

Department

36102 AMC Summit - Emergency Department

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• .9 FTE 12-hour shifts
• PM/Mid-Shift 1100 and 1300 start
• Every 4th weekend
• 3 Holidays
• RN ED experience

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency

Summit, WI, United States

Where You Will Work

The Emergency department offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver care to both pediatric and adult patients within a vibrant, high-performing clinical setting. As a 21-bed Level 2 Trauma Center, equipped with a 24/7 Cardiac Cath Lab and advanced services such as Primary Stroke and Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Care, the environment supports high-acuity, life-saving interventions. Staff members are guided by committed leaders and benefit from robust educational support, fostering professional growth. The department’s collaborative atmosphere and diverse patient population make it an ideal workplace for those seeking to make a meaningful difference in emergency medicine.

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 or within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) issued by the Emergency Nurses Association or within 12 months.

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 - Summit offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking meaningful work. With a 117-bed facility staffed by over 260 nurses, Summit delivers state-of-the-art care in a thoughtfully designed space that puts comfort, safety, and privacy first. Here, collaboration and respect shape a workplace culture where every voice matters and teamwork thrive. Teammates are part of a team that puts patient empowerment at the forefront, allowing families and friends to support loved ones during the healing process. Aurora Medical Center-Summit provides comprehensive medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, and advanced facilities such as a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women’s Services, and a Cancer Center. Our teammates enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuous learning, along with competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance. If you’re seeking a workplace where convenience, comfort, and world-class care are core values—and where you can truly make a difference—Aurora Medical Center - Summit is an exceptional choice.

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 posting 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

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.