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Trauma ED RN - Nights

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 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 family was in the room during a resuscitation.

What they are checking: Supporting families with compassion while keeping the clinical work moving.

Tell me about a time you spoke up when you thought something was being missed.

What they are checking: Willingness to raise concerns in a hierarchical, fast-moving environment where silence can harm patients.

How do you handle the emotional weight of a bad trauma night?

What they are checking: Healthy ways to process hard cases so they stay effective on the next shift.

What would you do

A trauma activation is called and the patient arrives in 5 minutes. What do you do to get ready, and what's your role when they come through the door?

What they are checking: Preparation habits and clear role discipline in a trauma bay where confusion costs time.

On nights the department can go from quiet to overwhelmed fast. How do you triage when several patients arrive at once?

What they are checking: Sound triage judgment and the ability to reprioritize as new arrivals change the picture.

A patient who has been drinking is combative and refusing care after a head injury. What do you do?

What they are checking: Understanding that intoxication can mask injury and knowing how to keep everyone safe while assessing.

About the work

Walk me through your primary survey on a patient with a motor vehicle crash.

What they are checking: Systematic ABCDE assessment that catches life threats in the right order under pressure.

What signs would tell you a trauma patient is going into hemorrhagic shock before the blood pressure drops?

What they are checking: Recognizing early compensation like tachycardia and changes in mental status before late signs appear.

Do you have TNCC or similar trauma training, and how have you used it?

What they are checking: Formal trauma knowledge and whether they can connect it to real patients they have cared for.

How do you prepare and give a massive transfusion protocol?

What they are checking: Familiarity with blood product ratios, warming and safety checks during rapid transfusion.

What's your approach to giving report when a trauma patient goes to the OR or ICU?

What they are checking: Clear, structured handoff that includes injuries, interventions and what still needs attention.

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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: **Seeking experienced RN's to apply** SCHEDULE: • 12-hour Night shift (7p-7a) • Every 3rd weekend requirement • 2-3 holidays per year UNIT DETAILS (Emergency Department- Neenah Hospital): The Neenah Emergency Room is a Level II trauma center as well as a comprehensive stroke center. The care team in the department is highly trained in all aspects of patient care but excels in our primary mission of both trauma and neurological emergency care. The department has 13 beds with 2 dedicated trauma rooms with a focus on timely, patient centered and collaborative care. 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. 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 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: 36 Scheduled FTE: 0.9 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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