RN Emergency Services (FT Nights) Sign on Bonus

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse - Emergency Department in Watertown, Wisconsin. The shift is 36 hours per week, 1900 to 0700, with weekend and holiday rotation. You will provide high-acuity nursing care, perform triage, and support physicians in a fast-paced ED.

Strong clinical skills and teamwork are essential. The hospital earns numerous national awards for quality care, and this role includes certification maintenance and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• RN license required and active in state or compact
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required within stated policy timeframes
• CPI, NIH Stroke Scale certs preferred or required
• TNCC preferred or required within policy timeframe
• ASLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Assesses patients age-appropriately and reassesses as needed
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the ED
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care and education accurately and timely
• Practices infection control and sterile technique consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers for optimal care delivery
• Maintains composure in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Skills

Emergency nursing

ECG interpretation

IV management

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Diploma program accepted

Job description

Watertown, Wisconsin Facility Watertown Regional Medical Center Req ID 549533 Post Date 10/13/2026 $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 toolsAble 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