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

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend and some holidays required

Unit Experience

• Experience working across multiple ICU units including:

  • Neuro ICU
  • Cardiothoracic ICU
  • Burn ICU
  • Trauma Surgery
• Experience with IMC/Progressive and General Care populations

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Intermediate Care (IMC)/Progressive care populations
• Experience in Neuro ICU
• Experience in Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
• Experience in Burn ICU
• Experience in Trauma care

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including:

  • Social Security Number trace
  • County and nationwide searches
  • Sex offender registry
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start
• Education verification as applicable (for RN, standard nursing education verification applies)
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols
• Physical exam and immunization documentation per facility standards (see Health Documents below)

Certifications and Testing

• BLS and ACLS must be current and issued by AHA
• Telemetry testing:

  • Adult Telemetry Test required, assigned and completed through facility LMS system
  • Must meet passing criteria (80% overall, 100% lethal rhythms, and 3rd degree heart block questions)
  • Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test within required timeframes
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form required if providing direct patient care
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (Sept-April)
• Other vaccines as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet specific criteria (passport-style, solid background, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for Telemetry exam
• Skills checklist and employment application required annually or as specified
• References: 2 clinical references within last 3 years (Aya standard)

Summary

This travel contract position is for an experienced Critical Care Float RN with strong ICU background, licensed in Wisconsin or holding a compact RN license. The role requires night shifts with 12-hour durations, working across multiple ICU specialties and progressive care units. Candidates must be certified in BLS and ACLS (AHA), pass a telemetry competency exam, and comply with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements.

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