Overview
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Milwaukee, WI
Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with a locum tenens contract at a top teaching hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Level IV Trauma Center offers a fast-paced environment and the opportunity to provide exceptional emergency care to a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatrics. Join our healthcare team in Milwaukee—a city known for its vibrant culture, scenic lakefront, and outstanding healthcare jobs.
ER RN Job Details – Milwaukee, WI
- Location: Milwaukee, WI 53233 (Wisconsin nursing jobs)
- Facility: Level IV Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
- Unit: Emergency Department (35 beds, 6 fast track rooms)
- Position Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract
- Start Date: October 13, 2025
- End Date: January 10, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $2160 - $2210
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Holiday Coverage: 2 out of 4 major holidays or every other
- Parking: Free designated parking
- Scrub Color: Any color, professional attire
ER Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Current and active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state)
- Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience in a high-volume hospital
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications (required for ER nurse jobs)
- Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV insertion, critical care drips, medication administration, TPA and blood administration, procedural sedation, and code blue response
- Proven triage experience preferred
- Experience with EPIC electronic health records (EHR) system
- Covid-19 vaccination required
ER Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages and medical conditions
- Perform triage, assessment, and stabilization for trauma, STEMI, neurological, and mental health emergencies
- Administer medications, blood products, and critical care drips as indicated
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and therapists in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Document patient care using EPIC; manage medications and equipment with Pyxis/Alaris systems
- Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations
- Complete orientation (two 12-hour shifts) prior to independent practice
Apply now to join our Milwaukee healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse and make a difference in emergency patient care!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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