Critical Care Float 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 Critical Care Float RN for a night shift assignment at an academic Level I Trauma center, requiring multi-ICU float experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Critical Care Float position covering multiple ICU units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery, as well as IMC/Progressive/General care populations
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Some holiday coverage required
• Floating required as needed across ICU and step-down units
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferred; 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years required in the specialty
• Academic Level I Trauma center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to starting, including adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• CRRT/CVVHD experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including Burn, Cardiovascular, Neuro, Surgical, and Trauma ICUs
• Work in a Magnet-designated, academic Level I Trauma teaching hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, and Swan Ganz monitoring is preferred
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care preferred
• Manage patients with CVA/acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Skilled in infection prevention, isolation precautions, and dysrhythmia management
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• All references must be excluded from consideration materials
• Travel experience required, specifically within an academic Level I Trauma center setting