| Location | Madison, WI |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
HIGH-EARNING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT CRITICAL CARE / ICU FLOAT POOL RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for a seasoned Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating across diverse, high-acuity adult intensive care units at a premier Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center, this high-compensating role features an approved 48-hour overnight schedule (4x12-Hours, 19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 48 guaranteed weekly hours; weekend blocked schedules accommodated). EXCELLENT 1:3 ACUITY-DRIVEN RATIOS! HIGH-EARNING 48-HOUR MIDWEST PACKAGE! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The critical care float pool provides vital coverage across the facility’s specialized intensive care units, including Trauma/Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU (CVICU/CTICU), Burn ICU, and Medical ICU (MICU), as well as stepdown/progressive care holding as needed. If you are an autonomous critical care nurse skilled in multi-system organ dysfunction, advanced mechanical ventilation, invasive line monitoring (A-lines, Swans, ICPs), continuous vasoactive drip titrations, and CRRT looking to earn $3,379/week in Wisconsin, this elite assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Madison, WI 53792 (Dept: Critical Care Float Pool / Level I Trauma). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30). Willing to accommodate weekend blocked scheduling. Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; local clinicians residing within 50 miles are not accepted. No Call Obligation: Requisition confirms zero standby on-call obligations. Unit Acuity & Multi-ICU Float: Float pool role covering Neuro ICU, CV/CT ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, MSICU, and IMC units. Clinician must have verified competencies across multiple intensive care specialties; highlight CRRT/device experience on profile. Pre-Start Telemetry Testing: Traveler must pass a pre-start telemetry assessment prior to onboarding (80% overall pass mark; 100% identification of lethal rhythms required). ️ Parking: Parking permit required via UW Transportation if parking on-site; park & ride and public transit options available. Submittal Rules & Compliance: Active WI or Compact RN license, AHA BLS, and AHA ACLS must be uploaded with the initial packet (License in-hand required). Resume must clearly document at least 5 years of RN experience, 2+ years of acute ICU experience in an Academic Level I Trauma facility within the last 3 years, prior travel experience, and Epic EMR exposure. References must be completely removed from the submittal profile per MSP rules. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
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