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Pediatric Emergency Department RN – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Milwaukee, WI

Explore a Pediatric Emergency Department RN travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with competitive weekly pay and a 13-week contract. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for patients across a broad range of acuity levels while working with a collaborative emergency care team.

Milwaukee offers welcoming neighborhoods, a lakefront setting, cultural attractions, and a strong healthcare community, making this an excellent opportunity for travel nurses seeking Wisconsin nursing jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Position Type: Pediatric emergency nursing travel contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding applicable holidays and orientation
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday Rotation: Holidays occurring on scheduled Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shifts
• Department: Level I pediatric emergency department with approximately 50 beds and 200–280 visits per day
• Charting: Epic
• Scrubs: Any professional scrub color

Pediatric Emergency RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact-state RN license
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; 1.5–3 years of experience is preferred
• Previous Pediatric Emergency Department or Pediatric Emergency Room experience is required
• Level I trauma experience is preferred
• Previous completed and successful travel assignment required
• Associate Degree in Nursing or nursing certificate required
• Current American Heart Association BLS and PALS certifications required
• ACLS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Demonstrated experience with procedural sedation, including Ketamine and Propofol
• Prior experience using Epic is required
• Annual influenza vaccination is required; no exemptions are available
• Ability to float within the department to provide patient-sitting support when needed

Pediatric Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric emergency patients across a range of acuity levels
• Perform focused assessments, obtain vital signs, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes
• Administer medications and treatments according to established orders and clinical protocols
• Support procedural sedation and care for patients receiving Ketamine or Propofol under appropriate direction
• Perform wound care, EKGs, patient education, and other emergency nursing interventions
• Provide appropriate mental and behavioral health support to pediatric patients and families
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, emergency technicians, care partners, and families
• Maintain patient safety and infection prevention practices in a high-volume emergency environment
• Float as assigned to provide patient observation and support without performing inpatient nursing duties

Apply now for this Pediatric Emergency Department RN travel contract in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative pediatric emergency care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.