Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Grafton, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an ICU position requiring 3 years of ICU experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 17-bed ICU unit within a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population includes sepsis, ETOH, IVDA, OD, SI, delirium, GI bleeds, strokes with TPA, ARF, COVID, and DKA
• Surgical patients include general, open abdominal, ortho (total joints), ENT, and OBGYN cases
• Cardiac/vascular patients include fempops, CABG, EVAR, valves, post cath (radial and femoral), AAA, and amputations
• No complex neuro cases
• Patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shift, 1900-0730, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope of practice, including to intermediate units (1:3), MSU, ED Boarding (1:4), and Observation units (1:4)
• Travelers float first
• EMR: EPIC preferred
• IV pump: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Unit-specific equipment: NxStage CRRT

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years ICU experience required
• Minimum 12 months core specialty experience within the last year
• Skills required: vent/trach management, invasive line management (art lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz), drains, chest tubes, foley management, post-surgical recovery, post-cath care, CVVH, and CRRT
• Cardiovascular and CV surgery experience preferred, including IABP and Impella
• Candidate's middle name or initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, PM ICU Supervisor, phlebotomy, educator, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and ICU-specific pharmacist
• One day of orientation including educator meeting, badge/system access setup, meet and greet with Nurse Manager, and remainder of shift with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for 1 holiday per contract
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager
• Schedules are built in 4-week increments
• Scrubs may be any color, but camo, graphics, logos, or designs are not permitted
• Free parking available
• More than 2 sick calls may prompt a discussion and possible contract termination
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments