Critical Care Float Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work evening/night shifts (8 or 12 hours), scheduled 1900-07:30, including every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Must float as needed; may be assigned to multiple ICU units or other departments depending on staffing needs.
• Work in a Magnet®-designated, Level 1 Trauma Center academic hospital environment.
• Provide care across various critical care settings including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, and IMC/Progressive/General care populations.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years (highest required years of experience).
• Experience with multiple ICU units (Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, etc.).
• ICU experience with adult populations is required.
• Experience in an academic Level 1 Trauma Center is required.
• Must have successfully completed 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.

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a Wisconsin nursing license or a compact license from permanent address state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, must be American Heart Association (AHA) issued.
• Telemetry competency testing required before starting.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site.
• Floating is mandatory; may be assigned to different units or locations during the contract.
• Must participate in shared governance and support a collaborative work environment.

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state mandates.
• Drug screening required for clinical candidates.
• Immunization and health document requirements include:

  • TB testing and questionnaire (annual updates required).
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B vaccination or approved exemptions.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
  • Other vaccines or declinations as required by department (e.g., Meningococcal for Microbiology).
• Telemetry testing and remediation process with up to 3 attempts allowed; remediation required after 2 failed attempts.
• Photo for badge and other facility-specific forms required prior to start.

Work Environment

• Academic hospital with a focus on career growth and learning.
• Autonomy and flexibility working across multiple critical care units.
• Magnet® certified hospital recognized as Wisconsin’s #1 hospital.

Summary

This travel RN position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses with prior travel experience who are comfortable floating across multiple ICU units in a high-acuity, academic Level 1 Trauma Center. Strong telemetry skills, Epic experience, and current certifications are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in shared governance.