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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Medical-Surgical/PCU | Beaver Dam, WI

Experienced ICU and PCU Registered Nurses (RNs) can advance their careers with this 13-week travel nursing contract in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Bring your acute-care expertise to an engaging on-site assignment caring for adult and geriatric patients in a blended medical-surgical and PCU environment with occasional ICU-level acuity. Located in a welcoming Wisconsin community known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, and small-town charm, Beaver Dam offers a rewarding setting for professional growth and life beyond the shift.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend rotation and every other holiday
• Call: Standby call as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Unit Profile: 23-bed blended medical-surgical/PCU unit with an average daily census of approximately 10; occasional ICU/PCU patients and ventilator care
• Documentation: Cerner
• Additional Scheduling Option: A 48-hour contract may be considered for candidates willing to work additional weekends

ICU and PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• At least 2 years of acute-care RN experience in medical-surgical and PCU settings within the last 3 years
• Solid PCU foundation and ability to safely care for patients across a range of acuity levels
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers must have more than 5 years of RN experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Successful completion of a pre-assignment telemetry examination, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and third-degree heart block recognition
• Ability to meet required telemetry testing standards, including a score of 80% or higher and accurate identification of specified lethal rhythms
• Comfort with electronic documentation and barcode medication scanning standards
• Willingness to float as needed to support patient care
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible
• Influenza vaccination required, with medical or religious exemptions considered

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical, cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and general surgical diagnoses
• Manage patients across medical-surgical, PCU, and occasional ICU acuity levels while maintaining appropriate prioritization and clinical judgment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize dysrhythmias, changes in patient condition, and indications for rapid response or emergency intervention
• Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and occasional ventilator support
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, wound therapies, and peripheral IV access
• Administer medications and blood products, manage insulin and heparin protocols, and monitor cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to unit standards
• Perform comprehensive assessments, accurately document in Cerner, and communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, and patient experience practices
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Float as assigned, provide standby call coverage when needed, and support a collaborative team environment

Apply now for this ICU and PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Beaver Dam, 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.