ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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.

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