RN-Emergency Services, Part-time Evenings

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center, located in Watertown, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. The ED RN will provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting, utilizing the nursing process to ensure safe, effective care across the lifespan.

The role requires triage skills, rapid assessment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license required (state or compact)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, TNCC/ASLS per policy
• Emergency department experience preferred (acute care)

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize patient care by acuity
• Administer medications and manage IVs and drips
• Support physicians during exams and procedures in ED
• Monitor hemodynamics and cardiac rhythms
• Document care and education accurately and timely
• Adhere to infection control and sterile techniques
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for optimal care
• Respond effectively in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Skills

Emergency protocols

ECG interpretation

IV management

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Clinical multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma program accepted

Job description

Watertown, Wisconsin

Facility

Watertown Regional Medical Center

Req ID

557245

Post Date

09/25/2026

Description

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