Neuro ICU RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU) — 13-week contract at University Hospital in Madison, WI (53792); night-shift Neuro ICU RN experience required. Join a Magnet-designated, top-ranked Wisconsin hospital and provide specialized neurocritical care in an 18-bed Neuroscience ICU and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

University Hospital in Madison, WI (zip code 53792) is Wisconsin's #1 hospital and a Magnet facility. This Neuro ICU travel nursing job places you in a state-of-the-art 18-bed Neuroscience ICU certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, caring for critically ill adults with complex neurologic diagnoses. Madison offers a vibrant community with lakes, parks, and a lively downtown — ideal for travel RNs relocating for a 13-week contract.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Location: Madison, WI (53792) — University Hospital; Madison healthcare jobs / Wisconsin nursing jobs
• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse / Neuro ICU RN
• Setting: 18-bed Neuroscience ICU, Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Travel RN assignment)
• Start Dates: 4/20/2026, 5/4/2026, or 5/18/2026
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30); every other weekend and some holidays required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse (ICU nurse job)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the past 3 years in ICU/neuro specialty (Neuro ICU RN or critical care RN experience required)
• Hands-on experience managing ICP monitors or ventriculostomy (ICP / ventric experience required)
• Epic electronic charting system experience required
• Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN (must be in hand at submission for Travel RN positions)
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required
• Must pass Telemetry test prior to start (strict criteria)
• Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neurocritical care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, post-op neurosurgery, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, manage hypothermia protocols, and care for ICP/ventricular drains
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, and emergency medications (critical care nursing skills)
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and ports
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients (ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias; provide basic arrhythmia management
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and procedural sedation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation precautions, and unit safety protocols
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing requirements

Why Join This Travel RN Opportunity

• Work at a Magnet-designated, top-ranked University Hospital in Madison, WI — strong reputation for nursing excellence
• Gain advanced Neuro ICU experience at a Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Competitive weekly pay for ICU travel nurses
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment and access to advanced technology (Epic charting)

Apply now: If you are a qualified Neuro ICU Travel RN with the required licenses and certifications, apply today to join our healthcare team in Madison, WI. Join other experienced travel nurses delivering expert neurocritical care in a leading Wisconsin hospital.

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