Trauma ICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,326/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care603 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring WI or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.
Details
- Trauma ICU setting within a Level I trauma teaching hospital
- Day/Evening shifts, 12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30), 3x12 schedule with option for 4x12 if interested
- Every other weekend rotation required
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day coverage required
- Floating required as needed
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, including Medical, Surgical, and Trauma ICU experience
- Must have acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being applied to
- Epic charting system experience required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and 80% or higher overall score
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
- Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
- Experience managing continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drips, and emergency medications
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and acute/chronic renal failure care
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to trauma, medical, and surgical ICU patients
- Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and manage ventilated and critically ill patients
- May care for patients with EVDs, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injuries
- May assist with GI surgery patients and multisystem organ dysfunction management
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Located at University Hospital, a Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
4 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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