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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float in Madison, Wisconsin

Explore a rewarding travel ICU RN job in Madison, Wisconsin, supporting critically ill adults in a high-acuity, academic healthcare environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse who enjoys working across multiple adult intensive care settings, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic/CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, and Intermediate/Progressive Care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while caring for complex adult and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center environment.

Madison offers an outstanding quality of life with beautiful lakes, extensive parks and trails, a vibrant cultural scene, and a welcoming community. It is an excellent destination for travel nurses seeking professional growth and an engaging Midwest city experience.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Scheduling Options: Four 12-hour shifts may be accommodated when available; block scheduling may be considered
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, approximately 6–7 weekend shifts during the assignment, with some holidays
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric critical care patients
• Typical Assignment Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Float Expectations: Required to float among critical care and progressive care units as needed
• Documentation: Epic
• Orientation: Approximately 28 hours

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent inpatient acute care experience within the past 3 years; 5 years of professional experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in multiple ICU specialties, including trauma, neuro, cardiovascular/cardiothoracic, burn, medical-surgical, or surgical intensive care
• Previous Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• NIHSS and TNCC certification preferred
• Proficiency with telemetry and basic cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Successful completion of a pre-start telemetry examination is required. The exam includes identification of lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks, with a minimum passing score of 80% and strict criteria for lethal rhythm and heart block questions
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and float across high-acuity units

Travel ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients across multiple intensive care and progressive care environments
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment responses
• Care for ventilated patients and manage respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, CVP monitoring, and other advanced hemodynamic equipment
• Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, sedative, insulin, paralytic, and other continuous infusions according to protocol
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, multisystem organ failure, and other critical conditions
• Provide care for patients requiring CRRT/CVVHD, ECMO support, EVD or ICP monitoring, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz monitoring, and post-cardiac or neurosurgical care when appropriately trained
• Interpret arterial blood gases and telemetry findings, escalate changes in patient condition, and participate in rapid response and emergency interventions
• Administer blood products, perform phlebotomy and IV starts, maintain infection-prevention standards, and follow isolation precautions
• Float among Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic/CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, and Intermediate/Progressive Care units based on operational needs
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, IV teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Contribute to a professional practice environment through teamwork, patient advocacy, education, and shared governance participation

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity and bring your critical care expertise to Madison, Wisconsin.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.