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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, Wisconsin

Explore ICU travel nurse jobs in Madison, Wisconsin, and bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity, academic healthcare environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support multiple specialized critical care settings within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center while working alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams. This travel ICU RN role is ideal for an adaptable critical care nurse who enjoys caring for complex adult and geriatric patients while expanding clinical experience across diverse intensive care populations.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370 per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: On-site academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Scheduling Flexibility: Four-shift scheduling and weekend-blocked scheduling may be considered based on operational needs
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend rotation; approximately 6–7 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Holiday Coverage: Some holidays may be required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Floating: Required across multiple critical care and progressive care units

ICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• At least 2 years of acute care ICU nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Level I Trauma Center experience
• Experience across multiple ICU specialties, such as medical-surgical ICU, neuro ICU, cardiovascular or cardiothoracic ICU, burn ICU, trauma ICU, or progressive/intermediate care
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications are preferred or may be required based on the assigned unit
• Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience
• Successful completion of a telemetry assessment before clearance to begin. Passing standards include a minimum score of 80%, accurate identification of lethal adult rhythms, and no incorrect answers related to third-degree heart blocks. Up to two attempts are provided, with additional review requirements if a third attempt is needed.
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity adult and geriatric patients in a variety of critical care environments.
• Float as needed among neuro, cardiovascular/cardiothoracic, burn, trauma, medical-surgical ICU, and intermediate or progressive care units.
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, respiratory failure, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, arterial lines, central lines, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac infusions, manage emergency medications, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients requiring CRRT, ECMO support, EVD or ICP monitoring, IABP or Impella support, CVP monitoring, and other advanced critical care therapies as clinically assigned.
• Manage patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multisystem organ failure, dysrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, and post-cardiac or neurosurgical conditions.
• Interpret telemetry and arterial blood gases, recognize clinical deterioration, and collaborate with rapid response, respiratory, pharmacy, IV, radiology, rehabilitation, and other support services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Why Choose a Travel Nursing Assignment in Madison?

Madison combines the energy of Wisconsin’s capital with a welcoming community, vibrant cultural scene, beautiful lakes, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Enjoy an engaging academic healthcare environment while experiencing a city known for its walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining, and strong quality of life.

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and advance your critical care nursing career in a leading academic medical center.

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.