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Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

ThedaCare · Shawano, WI · Part time

Posted Mar 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your ED experience and why you want to work in Shawano.

What they are checking: Fit with a rural emergency department and genuine interest in the community it serves.

Tell me about a time you recognized sepsis early in the ED.

What they are checking: Awareness of sepsis screening and early treatment, which saves lives.

What would you do

In a rural ED, you may care for a critical patient for hours before transfer. How do you manage that?

What they are checking: Ability to provide sustained critical care and keep the patient stable until transfer.

How do you prioritize when a trauma patient and a cardiac patient arrive at the same time?

What they are checking: Triage judgment and using all available team members when two critical patients come in.

A family member is yelling at the triage desk because their loved one has waited too long. What do you do?

What they are checking: De-escalation and clear communication about the triage process.

About the work

A stroke patient arrives within the treatment window. Walk me through your role.

What they are checking: Knowledge of stroke protocols, fast assessment and coordination for thrombolytics or transfer.

What certifications do you hold, and how do they shape the care you give?

What they are checking: Whether they hold ACLS, PALS, TNCC or similar, and use that training in real practice.

How do you care for a patient with an opioid overdose?

What they are checking: Naloxone use, airway management and compassionate connection to treatment resources.

How do you handle a farm or rural injury, like a crush or machinery accident?

What they are checking: Readiness for rural injuries and knowing when to call for air transport or a trauma center.

How do you document quickly but accurately during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Charting habits that protect the patient and the nurse even when the department is full.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development. Job Description: Schedule: Variable Shifts – Days, Midshifts, Nights Every 4th weekend rotation 3 holidays/year KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. • Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. • Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. • Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non-BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire. Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date Emergency Departments: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): • RNs with less than 1 year of ED experience upon hire must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter. • RNs with greater than 1 year ED experience must complete Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (TCN): • RNs with less than 1 year of Pediatric ED experience upon hire must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 18 months of hire date and maintain every 4 years thereafter • RNs with greater than 1-year Pediatric ED experience must complete Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 12 months of hire and maintain every 4 years thereafter Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, Neuro Department: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, Cardiac Department: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire date OB Departments: • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date ThedaCare Regional Medical Center- Neenah, OB ED Department: • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 3 months of hire date • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a labor and delivery nurse ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire date Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals: • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire date – *ThedaCare Medical Center- Shawano ONLY PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Scheduled FTE: 0.6 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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