Neuro ICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Neuro ICU RN with required ICU experience, EPIC proficiency, and craniotomy/EVD management skills for a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

Details

• Neuro ICU unit caring for ICU and IMC patient populations
• 13-week assignment with day and night shift options (3x12 hours, 0700-1930 or 1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required with some holiday coverage
• 4x12 shifts and Friday-Sunday block schedules accepted
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Epic EMR experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Prior travel experience required, specifically with craniotomy and EVD management
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting
• Skilled in EVD, ICP monitoring, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management, CVA/stroke care, and traumatic brain injury management
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial line and central line care, and titration of vasoactive/sedation drips
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred

Additional Information

• Position is located at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU and surgical ICU patients, including complex neurosurgical cases
• Responsibilities include management of EVDs, ICP monitoring, and hypothermia protocols
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Telemetry exam requires 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an 80% or higher passing score, with up to two attempts allowed before additional review is required