Critical Care Float RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse - Trauma ICU Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Join a highly respected academic medical center in Madison, Wisconsin, and provide expert critical care for adult patients in a fast-paced Trauma ICU. This travel ICU Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative, high-performing team in one of the Midwest’s most sought-after healthcare communities.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: ICU / Trauma ICU / Critical Care RN
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Setting: On-site, Level I Trauma Center / Academic Medical Center
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Schedule: Day shifts, with hours between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM; some evening coverage may be included
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and some holidays required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• Recent acute care experience within the specialty preferred
• Experience caring for medical, surgical, and trauma ICU patients
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required through AHA
• Ability to successfully complete a telemetry exam prior to start
• Strong critical care knowledge, teamwork, and adaptability in a high-acuity environment
• Willingness to float as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Monitor and manage complex ICU patients with diagnoses including trauma, sepsis, respiratory failure, post-op recovery, GI bleeds, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Perform advanced critical care interventions such as ventilator management, arterial line care, central line management, and vasoactive drip titration
• Support patients requiring advanced therapies including ECMO and continuous dialysis
• Interpret dysrhythmias and ABGs, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Assist with procedures and emergency response needs throughout the hospital
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established ICU protocols and safety standards
• Float as needed to support patient care across the unit or related areas

If you’re an experienced ICU travel nurse looking for your next Wisconsin nursing job, this opportunity offers the chance to grow your critical care skills in a nationally recognized, supportive, and innovative clinical environment. Apply now to join this Madison healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.