Travel Nurse RN Emergency Department

Ascension Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse in the Associate Travel Program, focusing on Emergency Room care. This permanent, full-time role involves local and national travel assignments, providing vital nursing care in multiple acute care hospitals. With various shifts available, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care setting required.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and BLS certifications required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to established policies.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Serve as a primary coordinator for multidisciplinary patient care.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Patient Care

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Job description

**Details**

+ $1,592-$2,492 Weekly Rate

+ Department: Associate Travel Program - Emergency Room

+ Schedule: Multiple shifts available, 36 hours per week

+ Location: Local and national travel options available depending on need

+ Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

This position is a permanent, full-time role consisting of 13-week travel assignments. It is not a short-term or temporary contract. Rates may vary by location and specialty.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, visit our site (https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program).

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, performance, and the salary range at the time of offer._

**Responsibilities**

• Provide direct nursing care according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator for multidisciplinary patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.

**Requirements**

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) required prior to hire or transfer date.
• BLS Provider certification required prior to hire or transfer date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required prior to start; must have a compact or state-specific RN license relevant to the assignment location.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

• Education:
• Diploma from an accredited nursing school required.

• Work Experience:
• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care setting required.

**Additional Preferences**

• Recent (within one year) RN experience in Emergency Room strongly preferred.
• Local and national travel options available; candidates may be stipend eligible for sites over 50 miles from their residence. Contact Recruitment for details.

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**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are pivotal in our mission to transform healthcare and serve those most in need. Join us to impact healthcare delivery through innovation and community service. Explore opportunities across our locations and corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is empowered to volunteer and contribute positively to their community. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides EEO to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, lactation, origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or other protected status as per law. For details, view our EEO posters: English and Spanish.

We support military families and promote career flexibility. Our associates are encouraged to leverage military experience in their careers with Ascension.

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