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RN, Registered Nurse | Emergency Services | Nights

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed quickly and you were the first to notice.

What they are checking: Whether they catch subtle changes early and act on them, a core ER nursing skill.

Tell me about a stressful shift and what you did afterward to reset.

What they are checking: Healthy coping habits that keep ER nurses safe and in the job long term.

How do you work with paramedics, EMTs and techs so that tasks get done without things falling through the cracks?

What they are checking: Delegation and teamwork in a multidisciplinary emergency team.

What would you do

Three patients arrive at once: chest pain, a child with a high fever, and a fall with a possible hip fracture. How do you triage them?

What they are checking: Sound triage judgment across ages and complaints in a busy Level II Trauma Center.

How do you care for a patient in one of the behavioral health rooms who becomes agitated and threatening?

What they are checking: De-escalation skills and safety awareness for patients in crisis.

You disagree with a provider's order and think it might hurt the patient. What do you do?

What they are checking: Willingness to speak up for patient safety in a respectful, effective way.

About the work

Walk me through your role when a stroke alert patient arrives, knowing we have 24/7 neuro-interventional capability.

What they are checking: Familiarity with stroke protocols and time-critical steps that decide patient outcomes.

A patient with chest pain shows ST elevation on the ECG. What happens next, and what are you doing as the nurse?

What they are checking: Knowledge of STEMI care and the steps that move a patient quickly to the cath lab.

What's your role in a trauma resuscitation, and how do you communicate with the team during it?

What they are checking: Understanding of team roles and closed-loop communication in high-stakes situations.

How do you adjust your assessment and medication safety for an infant versus an elderly patient?

What they are checking: Competence across every age group the department serves.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a part-time RN to join our highly committed and dynamic Emergency Services team as we provide excellent quality care to over 68,000 patients of all ages annually. What You'll Do: As a nurse, you will play a direct role in providing LOVE + MEDICINE for a broad range of patient acuities. You will be expected to perform with a high degree of clinical and professional aptitude while helping deliver patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team of Providers, RNs, Paramedics, EMTs, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and Social Workers. Emergency Services, a Level II ACS-verified Trauma Center, is a high-energy, patient-centered environment consisting of 45 total patient exam rooms including ten Urgent Care rooms, five resuscitation/trauma/critical care rooms, and three dedicated Behavioral Health rooms that serve every patient population from infancy to the elderly. Patients have 24-hour access to laboratory, X-ray, and surgical services. We are also a Stroke Center with 24/7 neuro-interventional capabilities and a Chest Pain Center with 24/7 interventional cardiac catheterization lab capabilities. Emergency Services, a 2023 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipient, is recognized and acknowledged for excellence throughout the department through metrics and patient experience that is difficult to find anywhere else in the nation. What's Available: • Part-time, 48 hours biweekly (0.6 FTE). Will orientate fulltime for 12 weeks • 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a, every third weekend and holiday rotation • Starting pay of $38.96 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials What You'll Need: • A minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing • An active Wisconsin or multi-state RN license upon start • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers • Ability to provide compassionate care to patients of all ages, including toddlers and adults • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment • Prior acute RN experience preferred What You'll Get: • Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States • A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated • Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, working Supervisors (who are readily available and understand the bedside), Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse • A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking skills and nursing skillset • Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded • A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member • Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center • Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more! • Relocation assistance available You can be a nurse anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE. Join our mission in changing healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated Emergency Services team all while doing the work you love in the beautiful coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin! About Us: Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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