Travel Neurocritical Care ICU RN - $2,356 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Neurocritical Care unit requiring a WI or compact RN license and 4 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Critical Care ICU Neurology unit within a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, Magnet-designated hospital
• 27-bed unit with an average daily census of 25 patients
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes (SAH, IPH, IVH, SDH), seizures, spinal surgeries, and brain mass resections/biopsies
• Also manages non-neuro ICU overflow including medical respiratory and general medical ICU patients
• Patient ratios of 1:1-2, with 1:3 for mixed acuity assignments
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule cycle in 6-week increments
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, CVICU), medical-surgical units, sitter duties, or PACU surge
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, and Medtronic EVDs

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 4 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core specialty experience within the last year required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skills required in vent management, trach care, arterial lines, vasopressor and sedation management, and central line blood draws
• CVVH/CRRT and EVD experience preferred
• Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to high-acuity neurocritical care patients including post-thrombectomy and post-TNK stroke cases
• Work alongside a strong support team including CNAs, Charge RN, Critical Care NPs, Intensivists, Hospitalists, and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork and evidence-based nursing practice
• Orientation includes NEO and one shift of unit-specific orientation
• Holiday coverage required on an every-other-holiday basis
• Scrub requirement: any solid color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available on site
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be pre-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-732451. 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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