Peds ER RN in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,226/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.83
- Weekly
- $2,226
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,752
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.83/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 911 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 11 of them in Wauwatosa.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($70.01/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Join a vibrant pediatric emergency department on a 13-week travel contract, where you'll work 12-hour daytime shifts on weekends. This role is perfect for experienced ER RNs with a passion for pediatric care and a knack for handling a bustling, high-energy environment. You'll be assessing and managing pediatric emergency cases, administering medications, performing wound care, and supporting mental and behavioral health needs—all while navigating a fast-paced, Level I Trauma setting. Expect to float to different areas of the ED, including fast track and higher acuity zones, providing critical support where it's needed most. This assignment offers the chance to showcase your pediatric ER expertise, particularly with sedation procedures, in a hospital that handles over 200 visits daily, with a mix of low and high acuity cases.
Weather:
Around this time of year, the weather in Wauwatosa typically offers a refreshing blend of cool mornings and mild afternoons. Expect crisp air that gradually warms, with the possibility of occasional rain showers. It's a great time for outdoor adventures before the winter chill fully settles in.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Shift: 12-hour days, every weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
Guaranteed hours per week: 36
Certifications: WI or compact RN license, AHA BLS, AHA PALS (preferred ACLS & TNCC)
Experience: 1.5-3 years in pediatric emergency nursing, with Level I Trauma experience preferred
Additional Requirements: Sedation expertise (Ketamine/Propofol), EPIC charting experience, flu vaccination, and strong pediatric ER skills
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