ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,345/weekOverview
- Start Date03/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shift: Evening/Nights, 8-hour shifts (1900-0730), every other weekend, holiday rotation, no call
- Work Settings: Multiple ICU units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, and may float to IMC/Progressive/General care units as needed
- Facility Type: Academic Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet® certified hospital
- Work Environment: Academic learning environment with opportunities for career growth and shared governance participation
- Floating: Travelers may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years (highest required years of experience)
- Experience with multiple adult ICU units (Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, etc.)
- ICU experience with adult populations required
- Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center required
- Successful completion of at least one prior travel assignment of 13 weeks (prior travel experience required)
- Epic electronic health record experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
- Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
- BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association only
- Telemetry certification/testing required before start
Additional Requirements
- Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
- Must be willing to float to other units as needed
- Must pass background checks and meet facility-specific compliance requirements
- Required to complete facility-specific Telemetry exams annually (Adult and/or Pediatric as applicable)
- Must meet all health and immunization requirements including TB testing, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccination or approved exemption, and others as per facility policy
Health & Compliance Documents (Summary)
- Background checks including criminal, caregiver screening, and education verification as applicable
- Drug screening per Vaya standard
- Immunizations and titers: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (or approved exemptions), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Meningococcal (if applicable)
- Physical exam (per agency standard)
- Pass/Fail Telemetry testing and rhythm interpretation remediation if needed
- Signed safety and orientation acknowledgments
Summary
This is a travel ICU RN position requiring strong critical care experience across multiple adult ICU specialties in a high-acuity academic trauma center. Prior travel experience and Epic proficiency are mandatory. The role offers evening/night shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, no call. Flexibility to float across units is expected. The facility is Magnet® designated and highly ranked, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.
Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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