Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,561 per week in Madison, WI

Proficiency in advanced critical care skills including ventilator management, titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, CRRT, arterial line management, central line care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction. Float to multiple specialized ICU settings including Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, and Progressive Care units.

Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shift, 8-hour or 12-hour shifts available, 1900-0730. Every other weekend and some holidays required. Block scheduling available to accommodate preferences. 4x12 schedule option available if preferred.

Highlights:

• Float to multiple specialized ICU settings including Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, and Progressive Care units
• Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital
• Epic EMR system utilized across the facility
• Academic learning environment supporting professional growth and shared governance participation
• Patient ratio of 3:1 for both days and nights with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• 28 hours of orientation provided to ensure successful transition

Requirements:

• Wisconsin RN license or current Compact RN license
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience; at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in critical care specialty
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association ONLY)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Competency in multiple ICU specialties with experience across diverse critical care populations (Neuro ICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, Progressive Care)
• Basic arrhythmia experience and ability to pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria applies)
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Proficiency in advanced critical care skills including ventilator management, titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, CRRT, arterial line management, central line care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join the top-ranked hospital in Wisconsin and become part of an elite team at a nationally recognized Magnet-designated academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center. This role offers exceptional professional development in a collaborative learning environment where you'll gain exposure to diverse, high-acuity patient populations across multiple specialized ICU settings. With autonomy, flexibility, and the support of comprehensive interdisciplinary teams, you'll provide life-saving care while advancing your critical care expertise in one of the nation's leading teaching institutions.