American Addiction Centers·Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provide and coordinate comprehensive, safe, and therapeutic patient care within a fast-paced 21-bed Emergency Department. Lead efforts to ensure the safest patient environment and best experience using evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.
36102 AMC Kenosha - Emergency Department
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 36
$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) – ED
Our 21‑bed Emergency Department provides fast‑paced, comprehensive emergency care for patients of all ages, treating a wide range of urgent and emergent conditions with an average daily volume of around 100 patients.
Nurses maintain a 4:1 assignment, supported by nursing assistants at 10:1, with typical patient stays of 4–6 hours.
We’re seeking nurses who can think quickly, work efficiently, and thrive in a highly collaborative, team‑focused environment.
A strong sense of initiative, adaptability, and the ability to respond calmly under pressure are essential; experience is preferred, but motivated new graduates who want a challenge are welcome.
Our ED is known for exceptional collaboration with providers, strong peer support, and a fun, energetic team culture—making it a great place to grow, learn, and build confidence in emergency care.
Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha: Join a Team That Makes a Difference
Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive. Located in a vibrant community along the shores of Lake Michigan, our facility combines cutting-edge medical technology with a supportive, collaborative culture.
We’re proud of our national recognition for excellence in cancer care and stroke treatment, as well as our “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. These achievements reflect the dedication and talent of our team—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us.
We partner with local schools and organizations to promote health education and preventive care.
Professional
Growth: Access to advanced programs in oncology, cardiac care, orthopedics, and more.
Collaborative
Culture: Work alongside skilled, compassionate colleagues who put patients—and each other—first.
Location
Perks: Enjoy the charm of Kenosha with its lakefront views, parks, and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago.
At Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career with purpose, in a community you’ll love.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness.
As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.
You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity.
Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters.
Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care.
We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, a valid state Registered Nurse license, and BLS certification. ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.
Market context
Emergency Department RN openings in Wisconsin are typically driven by ongoing hospital staffing needs and the need for nurses who can respond quickly in high-acuity settings. These roles are competitive because employers look for an accredited nursing background, an active Wisconsin RN license, and current AHA BLS certification; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, verify your license and BLS status and review the listed medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO benefits against your priorities.