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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Madison, WI

Experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurses (RNs) are invited to bring their critical care expertise to an 18-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit in Madison, Wisconsin. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an ICU nurse who thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and is passionate about caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological conditions. You will support patients in a comprehensive stroke care setting while working alongside an interdisciplinary team in a vibrant city known for its lakes, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., or night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; some holidays may be required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Setting: On-site, high-acuity Neuroscience ICU
• Orientation: 20 hours
• Floating: May be required based on unit needs, including ICU and intermediate-care populations

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a compact state
• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the last 3 years, with recent ICU or Neuro ICU experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Neurosurgery or comprehensive stroke care experience preferred
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required
• Experience with intracranial pressure monitoring or ventriculostomy required
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-start telemetry assessment within the designated attempts and scoring requirements
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological diagnoses.
• Care for patients experiencing ischemic stroke, post-thrombectomy and post-lysis recovery, subarachnoid or cerebral hemorrhage, status epilepticus, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-operative neurosurgical conditions.
• Monitor and manage patients with external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, and advanced neurological monitoring equipment.
• Provide post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care, including patients recovering from brain tumor resection, aneurysm clipping, and coiling procedures.
• Manage ventilated patients and provide care involving BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and respiratory support.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, vasoactive infusions, cardiac drips, sedation, paralytics, IV insulin protocols, and emergency medications.
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, interpret arterial blood gases, and apply appropriate critical care interventions.
• Administer blood products, initiate and maintain IV access, and follow infection prevention and isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Float to other critical care or intermediate-care areas as needed and maintain safe, high-quality patient care during changing unit demands.

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and bring your critical care experience to a high-acuity neuroscience team.

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.