Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour options available (1900-0730), every other weekend required, some holiday coverage
Highlights:
- Float across multiple ICU specialties including Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, Medical ICU, and IMC/Progressive Care
- Work at a Magnet-certified, Level I Trauma Center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
- Academic teaching environment with opportunities for professional growth and shared governance participation
- Flexible scheduling options: 4x12 or 8-hour shifts available, block scheduling likely to accommodate preferences
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
- 3:1 patient ratios for both day and night shifts with 28 hours of orientation
Requirements:
- Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact state license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
- Minimum 5 years of critical care nursing experience required
- At least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in critical care specialty
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Must pass telemetry exam prior to start (80% passing score with strict criteria for lethal rhythms and heart blocks)
- Competency in multiple ICU specialties essential, including experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, CRRT, and complex cardiac and neuro patients
- Epic charting experience required
- NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Must reside 50 miles or more from facility
Key Clinical Skills:
- Advanced critical care competencies including arterial line management, central line care, CVP monitoring, pulmonary artery catheter management
- Ventilator management and care of mechanically ventilated patients including BiPAP/CPAP
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, continuous cardiac drip titration
- Neurocritical care including ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains, post-craniotomy care, traumatic brain injury management
- CRRT/CVVHD, blood product administration, IV insulin protocols, and procedural sedation
- Care of complex cardiac patients including post-cardiac surgery, IABP, and pre/post cardiac interventions
- Experience with ECMO and Impella preferred
Additional Details:
- Floating to various ICU units required based on patient care needs
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Approximately 6-7 weekend shifts per contract period
- Care for adult and geriatric populations in high-acuity settings
- Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the unique opportunity to work at Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital and a nationally recognized teaching institution with Magnet certification. You'll enjoy the autonomy and professional growth that comes with floating across multiple critical care specialties while caring for a diverse, high-acuity patient population. Join a collaborative team environment that values shared governance, evidence-based practice, and clinical excellence in an academic setting that supports ongoing learning and career development.