Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), with every other weekend and some holidays. Flexible 4x12 schedule available if preferred.
Highlights:
- Join a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma Center ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
- Work in multiple critical care settings including Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, and Progressive Care units
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Academic teaching environment with opportunities for professional growth and engagement in Shared Governance
- 28 hours of orientation provided; patient ratio of 3:1 for both day and night shifts
- Block scheduling likely to accommodate preferred schedules
Requirements:
- Wisconsin RN license or valid Compact State license required
- Minimum 5 years of ICU nursing experience with adult populations
- Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in critical care specialty
- BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association only) required
- Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria
- Competency in multiple ICU specialties including experience with ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drip titration, and complex critical care procedures
- Epic charting system experience required
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the unique opportunity to work in one of the nation's premier teaching hospitals and referral centers, providing you with autonomy and flexibility across diverse critical care environments. You'll be part of a Magnet-certified team caring for a high-acuity patient population while benefiting from an academic learning environment that supports professional development and evidence-based practice. Float to various specialty ICUs and expand your critical care expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients requiring the highest level of care.