Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Wausau, WI

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, Trauma Level II Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population including cardiac, neuro, pediatric, geriatric, and respiratory cases. Why Join Us Work in a dynamic, high-acuity Trauma Level II Emergency Department with a comprehensive, well-resourced care team including in-house lab, respiratory therapy, and on-site radiology.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location

Wausau, WI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | 36 Hours Per Week | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts (Days/PMs) | Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, Trauma Level II Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population including cardiac, neuro, pediatric, geriatric, and respiratory cases
• Manage a patient assignment of 3–4 patients per shift within an 18-bed unit that is stroke certified
• Perform phlebotomy, administer nebulizer treatments, and accurately document all patient care activities using Epic electronic health records
• Utilize Pyxis medication dispensing system for safe and accurate medication administration
• Collaborate with on-site radiology staff, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Float to additional emergency department locations as needed and participate in on-call rotations on an occasional, pre-arranged basis

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications (American Red Cross or American Heart Association accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
• Trauma Level I or Level II experience required
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and adapt well to change in a high-acuity environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a stroke-certified or high-volume trauma emergency department
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity Trauma Level II Emergency Department with a comprehensive, well-resourced care team including in-house lab, respiratory therapy, and on-site radiology
• Guaranteed hours per week with call-back pay available if called in during low-census on-call periods