Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at West Allis Medical Center in Wisconsin. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ED setting, with opportunities for professional development.

The RN will coordinate care, apply nursing processes, and participate in continuing education to maintain ACSLPS and TNCC certifications, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• 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) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to adult and pediatric ED patients.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process following established standards.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to ensure patient safety.
• Obtain ACLS, PALS and TNCC certification to support emergency care.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Pediatric care

Education

Registered Nurse license (state)

Nursing degree required (BSN preferred)

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN): Emergency Department

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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