ICU | Registered Nurse

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin

Travel ICU RN jobs in Madison, WI are available for experienced critical care nurses who excel in high-acuity adult patient care. Join a Magnet-recognized hospital and bring your ICU, adult critical care, and float pool experience to a fast-paced healthcare team in one of the Midwest’s most desirable cities. If you’re looking for Wisconsin nursing jobs that offer growth, challenge, and competitive weekly pay, this assignment is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Type: Travel assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; every other weekend and some holidays required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: Adult critical care / float pool
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Orientation: 28 hours
• Travel Requirement: Travelers must be eligible to float as needed across multiple critical care units

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• 5 years of ICU or critical care RN experience preferred
• Experience in multiple ICU settings such as Neuro ICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, or Medical ICU
• Experience in adult critical care, intermediate care (IMC), progressive care, or general care populations
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA
• Telemetry exam required prior to start
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong basic arrhythmia knowledge required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• NIHSS and TNCC experience or certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in high-acuity critical care settings
• Float between ICU specialties as needed, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, and MSICU
• Monitor and manage complex patient conditions, including ventilated patients and those requiring advanced hemodynamic support
• Administer medications and blood products safely according to established protocols
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, CVP monitoring, vasoactive drips, sedation, and other advanced interventions
• Support patients requiring CRRT, ECMO-related care, and other specialty critical care therapies as assigned
• Perform continuous assessment, document care accurately in Epic, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain a calm, professional presence while delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a fast-paced critical care environment

Apply now to take the next step in your ICU nursing career and join a leading healthcare team 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.