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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ER) Facility: Aspirus Wausau Hospital Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Contract Length: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP Guaranteed Hours: 48 Hours per Week
12-Hour Variable PM/Night Shifts Department: Emergency Department (ED) Scrub Color: Any Color Position Overview Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for its fast-paced Emergency Department. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, adaptable emergency nurse with strong trauma experience and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a high-acuity environment. The Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center and stroke-certified facility, providing care for patients with a wide range of emergency medical conditions, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, pediatric, and geriatric cases.
Shift Details Available 12-hour shifts include: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM Shift assignments are variable and may include afternoon and overnight hours. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical and traumatic conditions. Perform patient assessments, prioritize care, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Manage a typical patient assignment of 3–4 patients per nurse. Care for patients with cardiac, neurological, respiratory, pediatric, geriatric, and trauma-related conditions. Administer medications and treatments using the facility's Pyxis medication dispensing system.
Draw and collect laboratory specimens as required. Perform nebulizer treatments and coordinate care with respiratory therapy. Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, radiology staff, and other healthcare professionals. Manage patient care independently while completing tasks accurately and within established timeframes. Required Qualifications Current Wisconsin RN license required.
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required. Emergency Department experience with Level II trauma experience required . Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
Candidates without prior travel experience must have 2 years of Level I or Level II trauma experience to be considered. Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS certification required.
Current TNCC certification required. Current PALS certification required. Certifications must be through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
Previous Epic charting experience required. Must successfully complete an EKG examination during the compliance process. Schedule and Availability Requirements 48 guaranteed hours per week. 12-hour variable PM and night shifts.
Every other weekend required. Every other holiday required. On-call availability may occasionally be requested in advance, although it is rarely needed.
No floating requirements. Emergency Department Details 18-bed Emergency Department. Level II Trauma Center.
Stroke-certified facility. Diverse patient population, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Typical nurse-to-patient assignment of 1:3–4.
Epic electronic health record system. Pyxis medication dispensing system. In-house laboratory services.
On-site Emergency Department X-ray staff. Respiratory therapy available in-house.
About the role
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for its fast-paced Emergency Department. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, adaptable emergency nurse with strong trauma experience and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a high-acuity environment.