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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcarePortage, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Portage, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.14
Weekly
$2,165
Yearly (full-time)
$112,580
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $60.14/hour — 31% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Portage, Wisconsin

Join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Portage, Wisconsin, earning an estimated $2,110–$2,220 per week. This rewarding critical care nursing opportunity offers a 13-week contract, full-time scheduling, and the chance to care for medically complex and surgical patients in a collaborative, fast-paced medical-surgical intensive care unit. Strengthen your ICU nursing expertise while making a meaningful impact across a diverse patient population. Portage provides a welcoming small-town setting with convenient access to Wisconsin’s lakes, trails, outdoor recreation, and nearby destinations such as Madison and Wisconsin Dells.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
  • Location: Portage, Wisconsin
  • Healthcare Setting: Medical-surgical intensive care unit (ICU)
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour variable day/night shifts; current posted shift is 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Weekend Requirement: Two weekends out of four as needed
  • Holiday Requirement: Rotating holiday coverage
  • Call: No regularly scheduled call or backup requirement; additional shifts may be available
  • Float Requirement: May float to affiliated nearby locations as needed
  • Additional Information: Up to seven days of requested time off can be accommodated; blackout dates apply from December 20 through January 5
  • Dress Code: Dark blue scrubs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin
  • At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
  • Recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience
  • Associate degree or nursing certificate
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Strong ICU, critical care, and medical-surgical clinical competence
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment and adapt to changing patient-care needs
  • Travel eligibility requiring residence outside the applicable 50-mile radius

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill medical and surgical patients in the ICU
  • Monitor patient status, recognize clinical changes, and initiate timely nursing interventions
  • Manage patients with complex medical conditions and postoperative needs
  • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with established protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate changes in condition effectively
  • Support safe patient transitions, admissions, discharges, and transfers
  • Float to affiliated nearby locations when needed while maintaining high standards of patient care
  • Contribute to a resilient, team-oriented work environment through professionalism, confidence, and adaptability

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity and take the next step in your Wisconsin travel nursing career in Portage!

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.

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