Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large integrated health systems maintain busy emergency departments and urgent care networks staffed at every level from new graduates to seasoned lead providers. UW Health, Froedtert Health, and Ascension Wisconsin are among the most active employers in the state, consistently recruiting for acute care, trauma-level emergency medicine, and pediatric emergency specialties. Demand is strongest for practitioners with critical care procedural skills, ACLS certification, and experience managing high-acuity presentations across diverse patient populations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Other responsibilities:
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
License/Registration/Certification Required:
Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant
Experience Required: No experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Must be able to:
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical responsibilities:
Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
Other responsibilities:
Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
License/Registration/Certification Required:
Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant
Experience Required: No experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Must be able to:
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency medicine nurse practitioner jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin nurse practitioner license issued by the Wisconsin DSPS
- National board certification as a family or acute care nurse practitioner required
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and TNCC or equivalent emergency certifications required
- Minimum one to three years of emergency department or acute care clinical experience preferred
- Ability to perform independent procedures including intubation, laceration repair, and central line placement
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency medicine nurse practitioner in Wisconsin?
To practice as an emergency medicine nurse practitioner in Wisconsin, you must earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a nurse practitioner focus, pass a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP, and obtain a nurse practitioner license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Wisconsin grants full practice authority, so licensed NPs can practice independently without a physician agreement, which broadens your job options significantly.
How much do emergency medicine nurse practitioners make in Wisconsin?
Emergency medicine nurse practitioners in Wisconsin earn a median of about $131,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,320 for the lowest 10% to over $166,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency medicine nurse practitioners in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring emergency medicine nurse practitioners in Wisconsin include Advocate Aurora Health, Mercyhealth, and Aurora Health Care, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's largest integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and regional trauma networks, account for the majority of consistent openings in the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most emergency medicine nurse practitioner jobs?
Kenosha, Oshkosh, and Madison have the most emergency medicine nurse practitioner openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of the concentration of Level I and Level II trauma centers operated by Froedtert Health and Ascension, while Madison's openings are driven largely by UW Health's academic medical network, and Green Bay's market reflects HSHS and Bellin Health's regional system growth.
Are there remote emergency medicine nurse practitioner jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of emergency medicine nurse practitioner openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on, procedural nature of emergency medicine that requires physical presence. The small share of remote work that does exist is concentrated in telehealth urgent care triage, virtual follow-up visits, and remote patient monitoring roles rather than traditional emergency department practice.
How can I get hired as a emergency medicine nurse practitioner in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal nurse practitioner residency or fellowship program specifically designed for new graduates entering emergency medicine. UW Health and Froedtert Health have each operated post-graduate NP training programs that rotate new providers through high-volume emergency settings under supervision. Candidates without direct EM experience can also strengthen their applications by moving laterally from urgent care, critical care, or hospitalist NP roles, and by completing TNCC or ENPC certification before applying.
Where can I find and apply to emergency medicine nurse practitioner jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to emergency medicine nurse practitioner jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, hospital groups, and urgent care networks. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through each listing.
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