Critical Care Float RN
Madison, WI
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63068855 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: Evening/Night, 12 hour shifts, 1900-0700, with every other weekend.Experience with multiple ICU units (Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, etc), IMC/Progressive/General care populations.WI RN or compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS required - AHA ONLY Will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. Modified Time:6/8/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Dannielle Collins (Vaya) Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 5 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Required Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*, TNCC*, WI RN license or compactSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Blood Product Administration, Burn Intensive Care Unit*, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Care of the patient on ECMO*, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP)*, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade, Continuous IV sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO*, Emergency Medications, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), ICP monitoring, Impella*, Infection Prevention, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)*, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Lumbar drains, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Post Craniotomy*, Post Neurosurgery management, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention*, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Pulmonary embolism, Respiratory failure, Spinal cord injury, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Thermoregulation: hypothermia/hyperthermia*, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Traumatic Brain injury, Ventilator Management, CALL OUT MISSING SKILLS , Screen if limited CRRT-Nextstage Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 3 Patient Ratios Nights : 3 Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 6-7 Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 28 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : ICU experience with adult populations required. IMC/Progressive/General care populations as needed. Traveler must have Basic Arrhythmia experience. Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. Special Procedures/Unit Details : Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) who: Would like to be part of the team in a Magnet certified hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. Would enjoy growing their career in an academic learning environment. Appreciates the autonomy and flexibility of working in a variety of critical care settings such as Trauma Life Center, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, and Cardiac ICU. Supports and/or engages in Shared Governance at University Hospital. Special Equipment : Many devices- high acuity population *** will float to Neuro ICU, CV/CT ICU, Burn, Trauma, MSICU, IMC- Progressive unit*** Need trauma I experience *** CALL OUT ANY MISSING SKILLS Must be competent in multiple ICU specialties. Please screen if more than 2 and meets requirements. #Tier3 Travel Compliance RTO Requirements : Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off). Floating : Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract. Local Radius : 50 miles from the facility Local Rule : locals are not accepted 1 st Time travelers accepted in some units License : must be in hand at submittal Minimum experience required : Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to . This is a hard requirement. References : please remove all references, no references will be accepted Orientation Schedule : UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide. Recruiters, please express this to candidates: - Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts: Adult Exam: 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3 rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure] Passing score of 80% or higher Pediatric Exam Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia Passing score of 80% or higher Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled. Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite Other transportation options are available: bus, park ride, private parking, etc. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRTO Requirements: Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off).Floating: Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.Local Radius: 50 miles from the facilityLocal Rule: locals are not accepted1st Time travelers accepted in some unitsLicense: must be in hand at submittalMinimum experience required: Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.References: please remove all references, no references will be acceptedOrientation Schedule: UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide.Recruiters, please express this to candidates: - Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria.A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:Adult Exam:100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystoleNo incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]Passing score of 80% or higherPediatric ExamVentricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardiaPassing score of 80% or higherAttempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled.Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite   Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.   University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.  Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91