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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and prior crani/EVD management.

Details

• Work in the Neuro ICU at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Care for ICU and IMC patient populations
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Some holiday coverage required
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Required hands-on experience managing craniotomy and external ventricular drain (EVD) patients
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
• Neurosurgery, Trauma Level I, and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to starting the assignment, with up to two attempts allowed
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, and ventilator management
• Experience with neurological care including EVD, ICP monitoring, CVA/stroke management, and post-neurosurgery care
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, and interpreting dysrhythmias

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU and surgical ICU patients, including those with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, and care of ventilated patients
• Manage hypothermia protocols, arctic sun therapy, and continuous IV sedation or paralytics
• Support patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to required travel experience