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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 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 Neuro ICU position requiring prior ICU experience and proficiency managing craniotomy and EVD patients.

Details

• Work in the Neuro ICU, caring for both ICU and IMC patient populations
• Day and night shifts available (3x12 and 4x12 hour options), 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
• Required to work every other weekend and some holidays
• Floating required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Hands-on experience managing craniotomy and EVD patients required (hard requirement)
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade administration
• Experience with CVA/stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting
• Neurosurgery and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU and surgical ICU patients, including those with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
• Work at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates 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
• Parking permit required if parking onsite, with public transportation and park & ride options also available