Critical Care Float RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with prior travel nursing experience to float between an ICU and PCU unit, requiring WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Float between 5N ICU and 5SW PCU units, caring for both patient populations
• Adult medical patients including sepsis, DKA, pneumonia, altered mental status, and alcohol withdrawal
• Uses Ivenix IV pumps, Linnet beds, and SpaceLabs bedside monitoring
• Epic EMR experience required
• 3x12 rotating day and night shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• PCU experience required; ICU skills and experience preferred due to ICU-level patient acuity
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
• Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips, and managing continuous IV sedation
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and dysrhythmia recognition
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across both ICU and step-down patient acuities
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and not accepted
• Subcontractor agency travelers must complete an OSHA Respirator Clearance prior to start
• Fit testing requires clean-shaven facial hair for proper mask seal; no medical or religious exemptions accepted
• PAPRs and CAPRs are not provided and personal units are not permitted
• Clinicians cannot work more than 1 year as a traveler without taking a 6-month break
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role