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Ascension·Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Registered Nurse ED
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The role involves prioritizing life-saving interventions by expertly triaging patients based on acuity to ensure critical cases receive immediate care. Responsibilities also include orchestrating complex care plans from admission to stabilization and advocating for patient safety through precise record keeping and team communication.
Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
How you’ll make an impact in this role Prioritize life-saving interventions by expertly triaging patients based on acuity, ensuring the most critical cases receive immediate, decisive care. Orchestrate complex care plans from admission to stabilization, continuously monitoring patient responses to ensure every treatment leads toward a positive clinical outcome. Advocate for patient safety by maintaining precise care records and communicating real-time condition changes to the medical team for rapid adjustment of treatment. Drive multidisciplinary excellence by collaborating seamlessly with physicians and specialists to deliver a unified, high-quality experience for patients and their families.
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Graduate of a board-approved Registered Nurse Program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Experience: RN with 18 months or more experience required.
Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests.
Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process.
Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Market context
Emergency Department RN roles in Wisconsin are typically in steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can respond quickly to high-acuity, fast-changing patient needs. Competition often centers on prior ED or acute-care experience, current licensure, and readiness to complete BLS and ACLS after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Wisconsin or Compact State license status before applying.