Registered Nurse; RN Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location:

Cudahy, WI, United States.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, a nurse goes beyond delivering exceptional clinical care: the role requires leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of the One Advocate Nurse community, you will join a unified team committed to uplifting others, 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 are at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you will help shape tomorrow’s health.

The Southshore Community Hospital hosts an experienced group of caregivers who treat patients with emergent and critical care needs. This Level IV trauma unit (17 monitor beds) welcomes experienced, strong communicators who are skilled, engaged, and committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care. The high‑volume, fast‑paced unit requires dynamic teammates like you.

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. Newly licensed RNs with EMT, paramedic, or ED externship experience will also be considered.

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Promote patient safety by implementing risk‑reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
• Educate patients and families, adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
• Lead and delegate effectively, fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.

• Four 8‑hour shifts per week.
• Rotating shifts of 15–23 and 19–03.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

At Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore, you’ll find state‑of‑the‑art care in your community. Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care, focusing on treating patients, not just their conditions. You can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on‑site specialists.

• Primary Stroke Center
• Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department
• Modern Healthcare – Top Organization for Diversity
• AORN Go Clear Award – Gold Level – Surgical Smoke‑Free Recognition Program
• Active Professional Governance
• Forbes 2024 Best‑In‑State Employer

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