Registered Nurse(RN) - ER

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

Job summary

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role supports a 22-bed ED with a 3:1 RN-to-patient ratio and comprehensive stroke, trauma, and chest pain capabilities.

The RN will provide and coordinate care across the nursing process, maintain patient safety, and uphold quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice and strong communication.

Skills

Nursing

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire

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.