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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Nursing Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Advance your critical care nursing career with this Travel ICU RN opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin. Join a high-acuity critical care float pool, work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment. Madison offers a strong healthcare community, scenic lakes, and vibrant Midwest living.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse / Travel ICU RN
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Typically 3 shifts per week, with every other weekend and some holidays
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: High-acuity critical care float pool
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Community Highlight: Enjoy working in a lively city known for its scenic lakes, outdoor recreation, and strong academic and healthcare culture.

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in a critical care or comparable inpatient RN setting
• 5 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
• Experience working across multiple ICU settings, such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, and Medical/Surgical ICU
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS and ACLS required (AHA only)
• NIHSS and TNCC preferred
• Basic arrhythmia and telemetry interpretation experience required
• Must pass a telemetry test prior to start
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Ability to float as needed across ICU and progressive care units
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity ICU float environment
• Care for patients with complex needs across multiple critical care populations
• Monitor, assess, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition in real time
• Manage advanced therapies and critical care equipment as needed
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies safely and accurately
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and recognize life-threatening changes promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to support safe, effective patient care
• Float between designated ICU and progressive care units based on staffing needs
• Maintain strong documentation and follow facility policies and clinical standards
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment in a Magnet-designated academic setting

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse position in Madison, WI and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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.