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Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Anesthesiology and Nerve Block Team | Madison, Wisconsin

Apply for an ICU travel nurse contract in Madison, WI, supporting anesthesia, nerve block procedures, and conscious sedation. Join an experienced perioperative team as an ICU Registered Nurse supporting anesthesia services, regional anesthesia procedures, and conscious sedation in Madison, Wisconsin. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an acute care RN with strong telemetry knowledge, nerve block experience, and the ability to provide safe, specialized care in a fast-paced procedural environment. Madison offers a vibrant community, excellent outdoor recreation, and the resources of a leading academic medical center.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,630
• Assignment Type: 8-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Practice Setting: ICU and anesthesiology services supporting a nerve block team
• Patient Population: Adults, with exposure to patients across the age continuum
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Location Requirement: Travel candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not accepted
• Floating: Travelers may be required to float as needed

ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of ICU or acute care RN experience, including experience within the specialty during the last 3 years
• Experience in an anesthetist or anesthesia-support role
• Previous nerve block experience required
• Experience with conscious or moderate sedation required
• Telemetry competency required; successful completion of a pre-start telemetry examination is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Epic charting experience preferred or required for the assignment
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Ability to meet applicable vaccination requirements, including an annual influenza vaccination unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing regional anesthesia and other procedures
• Administer medications and monitor patients during conscious sedation and nerve block procedures
• Recognize and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, and overall patient condition
• Coordinate pre-procedure and post-procedure care with nursing units and the interdisciplinary team
• Perform patient assessments, provide ongoing monitoring, and complete accurate documentation in Epic
• Support safe care for adult and other age-group patients as assigned
• Provide patient and family education, post-procedure follow-up, and care coordination
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide leadership to other unit staff when appropriate
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and standards-of-care activities
• Complete a telemetry exam before the start of the assignment. Testing includes recognition of lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks, with a minimum passing score of 80% and limited retake opportunities

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and join the anesthesiology and nerve block team in 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.