ICU RN
Grafton, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with a WI or compact RN license and a minimum of 3 years' ICU experience for a 12-hour night shift contract.

Details

• 17-bed ICU within a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes sepsis, ETOH, IVDA, OD, SI, delirium, GI bleeds, strokes with TPA, ARF, COVID, and DKA
• Surgical patients include general, open abdominal, ortho (total joints), ENT, and OBGYN cases
• Cardiac/vascular patients include fempops, CABG, EVAR, valves, post cath (radial and femoral), AAA, and amputations
• No complex neuro patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• EPIC EMR preferred
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and NxStage CRRT equipment
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• May float within scope of practice to intermediate units (1:3), MSU, ED Boarding (1:4), or Observation units (1:4), though floating is rare
• Travelers float first when floating is required

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Skills required include vent/trach management, invasive line management (art lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz), drains, chest tubes, foley management, post-surgical recovery, post-cath care, CVVH, and CRRT
• Cardiovascular and CV surgery experience, IABP, and Impella experience preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct critical care nursing to a diverse ICU patient population including surgical, cardiac, and vascular cases
• Unit supported by CNAs, a HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, PM ICU Supervisor, phlebotomy, educator, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• ICU-specific pharmacist available during day shift
• One day of orientation including educator meeting, badge/system access setup, meet and greet with Nurse Manager, and remainder of shift with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for one holiday per contract, on an every-other-holiday basis
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager
• Scrub color may be any color, but camo, graphics, logos, or designs are not permitted
• Free parking available on site
• More than 2 sick calls may prompt a discussion and potential contract review or termination
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment