Neuro ICU RN
Madison, WI
Revolution Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN), Neuroscience ICU – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day or Night shifts available. 8-hour or 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730). Every other weekend required. Some holiday coverage. Flexible scheduling options include 4x12s or Friday-Sunday blocks. 2:1 patient ratio. 18-bed unit.

Highlights:

• Work in an 18-bed Neuroscience ICU at a Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
• Specialized neuro critical care including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgery, and spinal cord injury patients
• Epic EMR system with advanced monitoring technology including EVD, lumbar drains, and CereLink monitors
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Strong collaborative culture with nationally certified physicians and supportive nursing leadership
• Travel assignment at a leading academic medical center and nationally recognized referral center

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years
• ICU experience required; neurosurgery experience strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring or ventricular drain management required
• Basic arrhythmia experience and ability to pass telemetry competency exam prior to start
• Willingness to work with both ICU and Intermediate Care patient populations
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility

Essential Skills:

• Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, central lines, and FloTrac/Vigileo
• External ventricular drain (EVD) and lumbar drain management
• ICP monitoring and post-craniotomy care
• Management of continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and neuromuscular blockade
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
• CVA/acute stroke management and traumatic brain injury care
• Blood product administration and interpretation of ABGs
• Arrhythmia interpretation and management
• BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a REMARKABLE team of nurses at Wisconsin's premier hospital, where nurse-driven collaboration and excellence in patient care are at the forefront. This Neuroscience ICU offers the chance to work with complex neuro patients in a Magnet-designated facility known for innovation, specialized care, and outstanding outcomes. Be part of a supportive environment that values critical thinking, specialized skills, and interdisciplinary partnership while advancing your career at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers and Comprehensive Stroke Centers.