TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency Nursing
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 3 years of experience in Emergency Department
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC
Must-Have:
- 3 years of Emergency Department experience in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV skills
- Basic knowledge of critical care drips and medication administration
- Experience with NIHSS, TPA administration, blood administration, procedural sedation, and code blue situations
- Triage experience is strongly preferred
Description:
The facility is a Level IV Trauma Center with a Level III NICU.
It is recognized as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and serves as a teaching hospital.
The Emergency Department consists of 35 beds and 6 fast track rooms.
On average, 168 patients are seen per day, including a heavy mental health population.
Patient types range from neonates to geriatrics with all Emergency Department diagnoses treated.
Trauma cases include gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, and motor vehicle collisions.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 for both day and night shifts, based on acuity.
Fast track patient care ratio is 1:6.
Team support includes a unit secretary, Emergency Department technician, charge nurse, and various clinical providers available 24/7.
Telemetry monitoring is performed both centrally and at the bedside.
Charting is conducted using an electronic medical record system.
Weekend rotation is required every other week.
Holiday expectations require working 2 out of 4 major holidays.
Scrub color is not restricted but should remain professional.