ICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,323/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care377 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with prior travel experience and PCU skills to float between ICU and PCU units on a rotating day/night schedule.
Details
- Floats between 5N ICU and 5SW PCU units, caring for both ICU and PCU patients
- Adult medical population including sepsis, DKA, pneumonia, altered mental status, and alcohol withdrawal
- Uses Ivenix IV pumps, Linnet beds, and SpaceLabs bedside monitoring
- 3x12 rotating day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts
- Every other weekend required
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- PCU experience required with ICU-level skills; ICU experience preferred due to patient acuity
- Experience with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and blood product administration
- Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation experience
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and managing continuous IV sedation
- Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and dysrhythmia recognition/management
- Epic charting system experience required
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required
Additional Information
- Care for patients with genitourinary/renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
- Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and high-acuity needs
- Navy blue scrubs required
- First-time travelers are not accepted
- Local candidates within 70 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning
- Pre-start modules required and recorded on transcripts; RN modules may take 5-6 hours
Facility
SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Madison

- Short Term Acute Care
- 377 beds
Employer
American Traveler
87 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Nicole was absolutely fantastic to work with. I had a really rough time with another agency position and Nicole has been so reassuring and supportive every step of the way. Nicole has frequent contact with me and was able to get me a contract in under a week. She is absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough great things about her.
Cons
NONE!
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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