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ICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float Pool | Madison, WI

Apply for an ICU travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin, and expand your critical care expertise across multiple high-acuity adult and geriatric intensive care settings. This 13-week travel contract is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who thrives in an academic environment and confidently floats among specialized critical care units. Madison offers a welcoming blend of lakeside recreation, vibrant cultural experiences, and a strong healthcare and academic community.

ICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 13-week ICU travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend rotation, approximately 6–7 weekend shifts during the assignment; some holidays may be required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:3
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: Approximately 28 hours
• Floating: Required across critical care and progressive care units based on operational needs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of ICU or critical care RN experience
• At least 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric ICU patients, including IMC, progressive care, or general care populations
• Demonstrated competence across multiple ICU specialties, such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic/CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, and Medical/Surgical ICU
• Strong basic arrhythmia interpretation skills
• Successful completion of a required telemetry examination before clearance to begin
• Ability to document accurately in Epic and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients across multiple critical care settings
• Float among Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic/CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical/Surgical ICU, and IMC/progressive care units as assigned
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and implement timely nursing interventions
• Care for ventilated patients and manage complex respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, ports, PICC lines, CVP monitoring, and other specialized equipment within scope and competency
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, continuous sedation, insulin, paralytic, cardiac, and vasoactive infusions according to established protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond to clinical deterioration
• Support care for patients with trauma, stroke, respiratory failure, multisystem organ failure, spinal cord injury, and other complex diagnoses
• Perform or assist with critical care procedures and therapies, including CRRT, ECMO-related care, EVD or ICP monitoring, and post-operative cardiac or neurosurgical management, as qualified
• Maintain accurate Epic documentation and communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other support services
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, evidence-based practice, and shared governance principles

Why This ICU Travel RN Opportunity Stands Out

• Build valuable experience across a broad range of specialized critical care environments
• Work in a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated academic setting
• Collaborate with robust interdisciplinary resources, including IV teams, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams
• Grow your clinical confidence while caring for a diverse, complex patient population

Apply now to join a high-performing critical care team and advance your ICU travel nursing career 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.