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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center in Kenosha, WI, with first-time travelers welcome.
Details- Work setting is a hospital Emergency Department with 21 beds plus a 6-bed annex, located in Kenosha, WI
- Patient population includes all ages across a variety of emergency presentations
- RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on both day and night shifts
- Shift is 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week
- Active FNE (Forensic Nurse Examiner) program with RN on-call 24/7 for those cases
- Weekend rotation required: 1 weekend per month
- No on-call or call-back requirements
- No floating required
- No holiday coverage required
- EMR is Epic; experience preferred
- IV pumps: Alaris | Med dispensing: Pyxis | Monitoring: GE Monitors
- Active WI or Compact RN license currently in hand
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC or TNS, and CPI or MOAB
- Minimum 2 years of ED or critical care RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
- Critical care-level skill set required
- Candidate's middle name or initial, DOB, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
- Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
- This facility is a Level IV Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Unit support includes a charge nurse with a reduced patient assignment, in-house hospitalist 24/7, in-house ED MD 24/7, HUC 24/7, and phlebotomy assistance for peripheral blood draws
- Nursing station telemetry monitoring is available without a dedicated tele tech
- Orientation consists of at least 1 shift to learn unit flow
- Scrub color must be any solid color, professional — no graphics, logos, or designs
- Free parking is available on site
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-699847. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Salary : $2,272