Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,683 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring multi-ICU experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Critical Care Float role covering multiple ICU units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery
• Also covers IMC/Progressive and general care populations
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation
• Some holiday coverage required
• 4x12 schedules and weekend blocked scheduling available for interested travelers
• Floating required as needed across ICU units
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only)
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• 5 years of experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Experience in an Academic Level I Trauma Center required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD required
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting, including rhythm identification and heart block interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties, including neuro, cardiovascular, trauma, and burn units
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Parking permit required for onsite parking, with alternative transportation options available
• Experience in care of ECMO, IABP, Impella, and EVD patients preferred
• Experience in post cardiac surgery and post neurosurgery management preferred
• Travel experience in a similar academic Level I Trauma ICU setting required
• References are not required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-765276. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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