
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 pediatric emergency department as a travel RN on a 13-week contract working 12-hour night shifts. This fast-paced Level I trauma center accommodates 200-280 visits daily, with a diverse case load that ranges from low to high acuity. You’ll be providing specialized pediatric emergency care, including assessment, medication administration, wound care, EKG, and mental health support. The role involves working with sedatives like Ketamine and Propofol, so prior experience with sedation is essential. You'll be floating to support different areas within the department and engaging in a variety of clinical activities that keep your skills sharp and your work interesting. This assignment offers a unique chance to gain pediatric ER experience in an efficient and dynamic setting, with the satisfaction of contributing to urgent patient needs in a bustling hospital environment.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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