RN-Emergency Services, PRN Nights

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

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin seeks an RN for the Emergency Department to provide direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, interventions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care across the lifespan.

Requirements include an ADN with BSN preferred, current Wisconsin RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS as per policy, and ability to handle high-stress situations while delivering

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license in WI or a compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI and related policies per facility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care by acuity.
• Administers medications and manages critical drips.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the ED.
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms.
• Documents care, education, and treatment accurately.
• Maintains infection control and sterile techniques.
• Collaborates with the team to optimize care delivery.
• Responds calmly in high-stress, life-threatening situations.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ECG interpretation

IV management

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Graduation from accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted

Job description

Watertown, Wisconsin

Facility

Watertown Regional Medical Center

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