Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Start date: 09/01/2026 for a 13-week assignment in Mauston, Wisconsin. Shift pattern is 3x12-hour rotations (7a-7p and 10a-10p), including every 3rd weekend and rotational holidays. Guaranteed 32 hours per week in a short-term acute care Emergency Department serving pediatric to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver direct nursing care for patients across the ED, from pediatric to geriatric, across the illness-wellness continuum.
• Perform triage according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) 5 level triage process and initiate appropriate care.
• Document care using medical terminology in an ED chart; ensure accuracy and legal compliance reflective of nursing care provided.
• Collaborate with physicians, peers, ancillary services, and outside agencies to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Prioritize care for multiple simultaneous patients; communicate needs concisely and advocate for patients as needed.
• Monitor life support equipment, administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage emergency resuscitation protocols.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; ensure rooms are stocked and checklists are completed before shift end.
• Provide discharge planning and family/patient education as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and education activities; support pre-hospital providers and students when applicable.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computerized documentation and protect patient rights and privacy.

Requirements

• Licensure: Wisconsin Registered Nursing license or active Compact Licensure.
• Education: Two-year degree in nursing required; four-year degree preferred.
• Certification: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required; ATCN preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant ED nursing experience.
• Other: Ability to work in a high-stress ED environment; strong communication and teamwork skills; eligible for travel assignment and able to meet shift requirements and rotation.

Pay

Weekly pay: $1,787-$1,867 per week.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours.
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support.
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the placement.
• Nationwide assignments available.