Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (day/evening), every other weekend, some holidays. 4x12 schedule may be available for interested candidates. 2:1 patient ratio.
Highlights:
- Work in a 24-bed Trauma and Life Support ICU at a Magnet-designated, Level One Trauma Center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
- Provide critical care to medical, surgical, and trauma patients using advanced life support therapies including ECMO and continuous dialysis
- Join a 2024 Gold Level Beacon Award-winning team recognized for excellence in critical care by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Participate in cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies at an academic medical center
- Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and radiology
- Serve as emergency responder throughout the hospital as part of a dedicated critical care team
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (Medical, Surgical, and Trauma ICU experience required)
- At least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
- Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Must pass telemetry examination prior to start date with strict passing criteria
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
Key Clinical Skills:
- Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
- Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
- Arterial line and central line management
- Blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
- Interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias
- BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management
- Experience with complex patient diagnoses including ARDS, ECMO, sepsis, post-operative management, liver transplant, vascular surgery, and trauma
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work at one of the nation's leading hospitals and teaching institutions, where compassion meets innovation. You'll be part of a Gold Level Beacon Award-winning team that demonstrates the highest standards in critical care nursing, supported by a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes. Join a facility recognized for excellence where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill patients.