ICU Neurology RN
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN with neurocritical care experience for a 13-week night shift contract requiring a WI or compact RN license and at least 4 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Work in a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 933 beds
• Assigned to the Critical Care: ICU Neurology unit with 27 beds and an average daily census of 25
• Care for neurocritical patients including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, spinal surgeries, and brain mass resections/biopsies
• Also cover non-neuro ICU overflow including medical respiratory and general medical ICU patients
• Patient ratios of 1:1-2, or 1:3 for mixed acuity assignments
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) with a 36-hour work week
• Schedule follows a 6-week cycle with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, CVICU), medical-surgical units, sitter duty, or PACU surge
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, and Medtronic EVDs

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 4 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in the specialty area within the last year required
• Experience with vents, trachs, arterial lines, vasopressor and sedation management, and central line blood draws required
• CVVH/CRRT and EVD experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to critically ill neurological and overflow ICU patients in a high-acuity environment
• Supported by a care team including CNAs (1:8-10 ratio), Charge RN, Critical Care NPs, Intensivists, Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapy, and Phlebotomy
• Unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork and evidence-based nursing practice
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO and one shift of unit-specific orientation
• Scrubs must be a solid color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available onsite
• Facility fatigue policy limits staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• RTO requests of up to 7 days may be approved by the interviewing team
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No radius restrictions; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for this travel position