Trauma ICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Trauma ICU RN with a WI or compact license and at least 2 years of ICU experience for a night shift assignment at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in the Trauma ICU of a Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation
• Some holiday coverage required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required as needed
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, and trauma ICU cases

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with medical, surgical, and trauma ICU experience
• Must have at least 2 years of acute care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ETT/NT suctioning, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to medical, surgical, and trauma ICU patients
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal and manage patients with EVDs, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital ranked as the top hospital in Wisconsin
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel assignment
• Traveler must pass a telemetry exam prior to start, with strict adult and pediatric passing criteria
• Up to three attempts allowed for telemetry exam, with a cardiac interpretation review course required after a second failed attempt
• First-time travelers are not specified as accepted for this assignment