RN Emergency Services FT Nights

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center, part of ScionHealth, is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The shift is 36 hours per week, 1900 to 0700, with weekend and holiday rotations.

The RN will provide high-acuity care, triage, administer medications, monitor ECGs, document care, and collaborate with the care team in southeastern Wisconsin. A state RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required within policy timeframes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Wisconsin or compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI or ASLS as policy requires.
• Experience in emergency department care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize care based on acuity.
• Administer medications and manage IVs and monitors.
• Assist with exams, procedures, and critical drips in ED.
• Document care accurately and timely in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with the care team for quality outcomes.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Emergency nursing

EMR systems

Triage & prioritization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma acceptable

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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, and 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 and 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