Trauma ICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma ICU position 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 12-hour shifts, 7:00-19:30, with every other weekend required
• 4x12 schedule may be considered for interested travelers
• 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 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty submitted for
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to starting, with strict passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm identification
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drips, and emergency medications
• Knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and infection prevention/isolation precautions

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to trauma, medical, and surgical ICU patients
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Skills in advanced neuro monitoring (ICP, EVD), spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care are valued
• Experience with burns and thermoregulation management is a plus
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for consideration