Travel Nurse RN - Trauma Intensive Care Unit - $3,401 per week in Madison, WI

The award-winning culture promotes a positive work environment with greater collaboration, higher morale, and exceptional professional development opportunities in one of the nation's leading teaching institutions. This Magnet-designated academic medical center offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and evidence-based practices while providing compassionate care to critically ill patients.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Trauma and Life Support ICU – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour day/evening shifts, every other weekend rotation, holiday coverage included. Four 12-hour shifts per week available for interested candidates. 2:1 patient ratio across all shifts.

Highlights:

• 24-bed Level One Trauma Center ICU caring for critically ill medical, surgical, and trauma patients
• Academic medical center utilizing cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies
• Epic charting system with advanced life support technologies including ECMO and continuous dialysis
• 2024 American Association of Critical Care Nurses Gold Level Beacon Award recipient – the highest honor in critical care
• Adult and geriatric patient population with daily census of 23 patients
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and social services

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license
• Minimum 2 years of acute ICU experience within the last 3 years required
• Medical, Surgical, and Trauma ICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital and become part of a Gold Level Beacon Award-winning team recognized for excellence in critical care nursing. This Magnet-designated academic medical center offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and evidence-based practices while providing compassionate care to critically ill patients. The award-winning culture promotes a positive work environment with greater collaboration, higher morale, and exceptional professional development opportunities in one of the nation's leading teaching institutions.