Critical Care Float RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN for a Critical Care Float role requiring a WI or compact RN license and academic Level I trauma center experience.

Details

• Float pool position covering multiple ICU units such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery, along with IMC/Progressive/General care populations
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 1900-0730
• Every other weekend and some holiday coverage required
• Floating required as needed across various ICU units
• Epic EMR system used

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only) required
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• 5 years of overall nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Experience in an academic Level I trauma center required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, and CVP monitoring
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and IV insulin protocols
• Skilled in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience managing neuro patients including EVD, ICP monitoring, and stroke care
• Must pass a telemetry certification exam prior to starting the assignment, with strict passing criteria for both adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties within an academic Level I trauma center
• Work at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital ranked the #1 hospital in Wisconsin
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Telemetry exam allows two attempts to pass; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• Travel experience in an academic Level I trauma center required