Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
Madison, WI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT CRITICAL CARE / ICU FLOAT POOL RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating across multiple high-acuity adult intensive care units at a premier Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly; unit will also accommodate 4x12s and weekend blocked schedules upon request). EXCELLENT 1:3 ACUITY-DRIVEN RATIOS! BLOCKED WEEKENDS ACCOMMODATED! WISCONSIN'S #1 ACADEMIC HOSPITAL! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The critical care float pool provides vital coverage across the hospital's specialized intensive care units, including Trauma/Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU (CVICU/CTICU), Burn ICU, and Medical ICU (MICU), as well as stepdown/progressive care holding as needed. If you are an autonomous critical care nurse skilled in multi-system organ dysfunction, advanced mechanical ventilation, invasive line monitoring (A-lines, Swans, ICPs), continuous vasoactive drip titrations, and CRRT looking to earn $2,683/week in Wisconsin, this elite assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $2,683.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,351.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $37.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Overtime Rate: $55.50/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Blocked weekend schedules can likely be accommodated; facility is also open to 4x12 schedules if desired.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 30, 2026 start date).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation (approx. 6–7 weekend shifts per contract); holidays scheduled per department rotation.
• Department Setting & Ratios: Critical Care Float Pool (Unit: Float Pool - Critical Care RN). Acuity-driven staffing maintains direct nurse-to-patient ratios at 1:3.
• Floating Scope: Floats between multiple specialized adult ICU settings:
  • Neuro ICU & Neuro-Trauma
  • Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic ICU (CV/CT ICU)
  • Trauma Intensive Care Unit & Burn ICU
  • Medical/Surgical ICU (MSICU) & Intermediate/Progressive Care (IMC) holding
• Clinical Scope & Device Proficiencies:
  • Multi-system organ dysfunction/failure (MODS), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe septic shock, and polytrauma resuscitation.
  • Mechanical ventilation management (endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, complex ventilator modes, suctioning, ABG analysis).
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT / NxStage experience).
  • Invasive hemodynamics: Arterial lines, Central Venous Pressure (CVP), and Pulmonary Artery / Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring.
  • Neurological monitoring: External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy, and acute stroke management.
  • Advanced cardiac support exposure: Post-cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, Impella, and ECMO management.
  • Titration of high-alert critical infusions: vasoactive agents, inotropes, continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous sedation, and IV insulin protocols.
• EMR System: Epic (Epic charting experience required; usage within the past 12 months preferred).

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of overall RN clinical experience, with at least 2 full years of dedicated acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years. Prior experience in an Academic Level I Trauma Center is strictly required. Must demonstrate verified clinical competency across multiple ICU specialties (Neuro, CV/CT, Trauma, Burn, or Med/Surg ICU).
• Travel Experience: Prior travel nursing experience is required.
• Licensure: Active Wisconsin RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal.
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached):
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) — AHA only.
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
• Preferred Certifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

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