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Shift: Evenings, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 14 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level 4 Trauma Center in Hartford, WI, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN ED experience and certifications including ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.
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Emergency Department of a 35-inpatient bed, Level 4 Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Center with Magnet Designation
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ED has 10 beds with approximately 700 visits per month; operates as a step above a critical access hospital
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Patient population spans pediatrics to geriatrics with general ED cases; patients under 16 are transferred out for admissions
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Acute STEMIs, acute CVA admissions, and cardiac arrests requiring intervention are transferred out; no cath lab on site
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Patient ratio is 1:2–6; 2 RNs are present on the unit at all times
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12-hour evening shifts with a combination of 11:00–23:30 and 19:00–07:30 scheduling
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Weekend rotation is every fourth Saturday and Sunday (11:00–23:30)
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Standard hours are 48 per week
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No floating required
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No on-call requirements
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Charting via Epic; Pyxis, Alaris pumps, and GE monitors used on unit
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Active WI or compact RN license required
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Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required prior to start
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Minimum 2 years of RN ED-specific experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Completion of an accredited nursing program required
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Proficiency with triage, trauma, stroke, cardiac, and pediatric patient care
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Strong IV skills, NGT placement, EKG interpretation, assist with intubations, RIS drug administration, and chest tube management required
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Splinting experience is recommended but not required
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1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, required for consideration
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Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers; no radius rule applies
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Unit support includes CNAs, phlebotomy 24/7 (shared responsibility), RT 24/7, a 24/7 Hospitalist and ED physician, and a PA or NP for 12 hours per day
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Charge nurse takes a patient assignment; house supervisor on night shift will assist in the ED based on census
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Telemetry monitoring is available at the nurses' station; no tele tech on unit
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Orientation includes online modules and Epic training on site during the first week, followed by 1 shift on the unit to learn workflow
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At least one holiday must be covered during the contract period; Labor Day is specifically required
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
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Professional scrubs in any solid color are required; no patterns
