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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position at a Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital, requiring multi-ICU experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Critical Care Float position covering multiple ICU units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery
• Also covers IMC/Progressive/General care populations
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730, with every other weekend and some holidays
• 4x12 schedules and weekend blocked scheduling available for interested travelers
• Floating required as needed across critical care units
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA only)
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being submitted
• 5 years of experience preferred
• Epic experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Academic Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD required
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and neuro critical care management preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict criteria prior to starting, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an 80% or higher passing score

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing coverage across multiple ICU specialties as part of a float pool team
• Located at a Magnet-designated, academic Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Parking permit required for onsite parking, with alternative transportation options available
• Candidates must live within 50 miles of the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
• References are not required for consideration
• Telemetry exam must be passed within two attempts, with a third attempt possible only after completing a cardiac interpretation review course