Registered Nurse(RN) - ER

Advocate Health; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Emergency Department team. The department offers a high-standard clinical environment with board-certified emergency physicians, a 22-bed unit, and a focus on geriatric care.

You will deliver and coordinate patient care within established standards, policies, and procedures. Qualified candidates will have nursing credentialing, state RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• ACLS and/or PALS certifications within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

RN licensure (state)

Tools

ACLS/PALS certifications

BLS certification

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.