ICU | Registered Nurse

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift in Madison, Wisconsin

Bring your critical care expertise to a highly respected academic medical center in Madison, WI. This 13-week travel ICU RN job offers the opportunity to work in a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma environment known for advanced patient care, strong interdisciplinary teamwork, and an outstanding culture of learning and professional growth. Madison is a vibrant city with lakes, parks, a lively downtown, and plenty to enjoy before and after your shift.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Float Pool
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: High-acuity adult critical care float pool across Neuro ICU, CV/CT ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, MSICU, and IMC/Progressive Care
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and some holidays; float coverage as needed
• Orientation: 28 hours

ICU RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience in multiple ICU settings strongly preferred
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Epic charting experience required
• Telemetry exam required prior to start
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Must be comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and floating between critical care units

Critical Care Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in critical care and progressive care settings
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, vasoactive drips, sedation, and other advanced ICU therapies
• Care for patients with complex diagnoses, including trauma, neuro, burn, cardiac, and medical-surgical critical care needs
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to designated ICU and step-down units as staffing needs require
• Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-moving academic hospital environment

Apply now for this exciting travel ICU nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient care and professional growth.

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.