RN Emergency Dept Part-time Evenings

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department to deliver high-acuity patient care. You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities include triage, medication administration, procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education in a fast-paced setting. Must hold an RN license and current BLS/ACLS/PALS per policy timelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols and trauma care.
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment.
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity.
• Administer medications and manage critical drips.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures in the ED.
• Monitor patient status and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Document care, treatments, and education accurately.

Skills

Emergency protocols

ECG interpretation

IV management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma accepted

Job description

Description

Be part of

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
• Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred

Experience

• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations