Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Revolution Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Weekend block scheduling (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or 4x12 shifts (Thursday-Sunday or Friday-Monday). Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM or 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Patient ratio 2:1.

Highlights:

• 18-bed Neuroscience ICU within a Comprehensive Stroke Center at Wisconsin's top-ranked, Magnet-designated facility
• Specialized patient population including stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgery, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and spinal cord injury
• Advanced critical care skills required: ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains, ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, and hypothermia protocols
• Epic EMR system used throughout facility
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
• Collaborative, nurse-driven team environment with supportive leadership and nationally certified physicians

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin or Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years; neurosurgery experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• ICU and IMC patient population experience; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation and telemetry experience; must pass telemetry exam prior to start (strict passing criteria apply)
• Experience with ICP monitoring or ventriculostomy management required
• Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of vasoactive drips
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility
• Willingness to float as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a remarkable team at Wisconsin's premier hospital where specialized neuroscience nursing meets cutting-edge critical care. This Magnet-designated facility is recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions and referral centers, offering you the chance to refine your expertise in complex neurological conditions while working alongside nationally certified physicians. Bring your passion for critical care to a collaborative environment that values nurse-driven partnership and professional growth in one of the most advanced neuroscience programs in the region.