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
• 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend and some holidays required

Unit Experience

• Experience with multiple ICU units including:

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

Required Qualifications

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

Testing and Competency Requirements

• Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required before start and annually thereafter
• Telemetry test must meet strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% lethal rhythms subcategory)
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Background and Compliance Requirements

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

  • Social Security Number trace
  • Nationwide sex offender check
  • Review of all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Background review required for any pending or convicted criminal charges (excluding traffic violations)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start
• Employment application and 2 clinical references within last 3 years required
• Annual skills checklist required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer (history of chickenpox not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series with positive titer or signed declination form
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof required
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology (not typical for this role)
• Drug screening required per clinical standards

Documentation and Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (no selfies, no headwear except religious/medical)
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Medical or religious exemption forms for vaccines must be approved as specified
• Education verification as applicable (RN degree verification standard)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail telemetry testing

Additional Notes

• Physical exam not required by facility but collected to meet agency standards
• Fit mask testing completed onsite; no copy required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced critical care nurses comfortable with multiple ICU settings and night shift work, who meet Wisconsin licensure and certification requirements and can comply with rigorous testing and background screening protocols.