RN Emergency Services FT Nights

ScionHealth; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin is now hiring for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department. The shift is 36 hours per week, 1900 to 0700, with weekend and holiday rotation.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency setting, triages, administers medications, assists physicians, monitors cardiac rhythms, and collaborates with the care team to achieve best outcomes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is required.
• BSN preferred; diploma program acceptable.
• Current state RN license or compact license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, NIH Stroke Scale certification within facility policy timelines.
• TNCC preferred or required within policy timelines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care by acuity.
• Administer medications and manage IVs and drips.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures in ED.
• Monitor hemodynamics and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Document care accurately in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for quality care.
• Respond calmly in high-stress, life-threatening situations.

Skills

Triage and prioritization

ECG interpretation

Medication administration

Patient education

Stress management

Communication

Multitasking

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma program accepted

Tools

EMR systems

Emergency equipment

Job description

$20,000 Sign On Bonus

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT!

Shift is 36 hours per week 1900 to 0700 with weekend and holiday rotation.

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

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