TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Wausau, WI | Acute Care – Emergency Department (Trauma Level II)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Onsite | 12-Hour PM/Night Shifts | PM shift options: 0900–2100, 1000–2200, or 1100–2300; Night shift: 1700–0500 | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, 18-bed Trauma Level II Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population including cardiac, neuro, pediatric, geriatric, stroke, and respiratory cases
- Manage a patient assignment of 3–4 patients per nurse, independently completing tasks in a timely manner
- Perform lab draws, administer nebulizer treatments, and utilize Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records
- Collaborate with on-site radiology staff, in-house laboratory, and respiratory therapy teams
- Adhere to all facility infection control policies, including masking requirements related to vaccination status during flu season
Required Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin RN License required
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications required (ARC or AHA accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
- Trauma Level I or Level II experience required (mandatory for candidates without prior travel experience)
- Proficiency with Epic electronic charting required
- Must be resilient, adaptable to change, and capable of working independently in a high-acuity environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience in a stroke-certified emergency department
- Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems
Why Join Us
- Work in a comprehensive, high-acuity Trauma Level II Emergency Department with on-site radiology, in-house lab, and respiratory therapy support
- On-call obligations are rare and communicated in advance, offering a more predictable schedule within a dynamic clinical environment