Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day and evening shifts, 12-hour and 8-hour shifts as needed (0700-1930 or 1100-2330). Weekend and holiday rotation required. Patient ratio 4:1.
Highlights:
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Level I Trauma Center providing comprehensive emergency care to over 60,000 patients annually
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67-room Emergency Department with high acuity patient population including adult and pediatric patients across all age groups (neonates through geriatrics)
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Epic charting system with full interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
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Comprehensive Stroke Center and Comprehensive Cardiac Center with specialized ECPR/ECMO, transplant, oncology, and burn programs
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20 hours of orientation provided; floating required as needed
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact state RN license
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Two years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last 3 years
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Epic EMR experience required
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BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
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TNCC certification required
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Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
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Previous travel experience required; previous charge experience preferred
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized academic medical center that leads in education, research, and innovation while providing advanced, specialized care across the region. This Magnet-designated facility offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team caring for a diverse patient population with complex, high-acuity conditions. You'll gain valuable experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment while contributing to evidence-based treatment and exceptional patient outcomes in one of the nation's top-ranked hospitals.
