Registered Nurse(RN) - ER

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

Job summary

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, WI seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Department to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across the patient continuum. You will coordinate patient care with a skilled team in a fast-paced setting and utilize the nursing process to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in Wisconsin, and BLS with ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers (American Heart Association).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in the ED using nursing process and established standards.
• Lead efforts to ensure a safe patient environment and high-quality experience through evidence-based practice and clear communication.

Skills

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

Education

RN license (State)

Nursing degree/diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Where You Will Work:

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center features a newly remodeled and expanded Emergency Department staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, offering 22 beds and an RN-to-patient ratio of 3:1, along with being a dedicated Geriatric Certified ED. The hospital is Stroke Certified, a Level III Trauma Center, and Chest Pain Accredited, and has been recognized as a LANTERN Award recipient for 2025–2028; when specialized care is needed, patients have direct access to advanced services at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

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


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.

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 Lakeland Medical Center has been serving Walworth County since 1917. Located in the county seat of Elkhorn, Aurora Lakeland is a nationally recognized community medical center, offering a range of medical specialties in a culturally affirming and compassionate way to help all people live fully.