Critical Care Float RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work evening/night shifts (8 or 12 hours), 1900-07:30, with every other weekend and holiday rotation required.
• Must be experienced in multiple ICU units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, etc.
• ICU experience with adult populations is required.
• Flexibility to work with IMC/Progressive/General care populations as needed.
• Experience in an academic Level 1 Trauma center is required.
• Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment successfully.
• Minimum of 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years.
• Epic electronic health record experience required, preferably within the last 12 months.
• Basic arrhythmia experience required; must pass a Telemetry test prior to start.
• Floating is expected; may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin nursing license or a compact nursing license from permanent address state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association only.
• Basic arrhythmia knowledge and successful completion of Telemetry testing before starting.
• Must have completed at least one prior travel contract (13 weeks).
• Acute care experience: minimum 2 years within the last 3 years.
• Epic experience preferred within the last 12 months.

Additional Requirements

• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site.
• Must be willing to float to different units as needed.
• Must participate in holiday rotations.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet® designated hospital.
• Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Academic learning environment with opportunities to work in various critical care settings such as Trauma Life Center, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, and Cardiac ICU.
• Supports Shared Governance.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal history and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state mandates.
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification required.
• Required immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB testing and questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical or religious)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Telemetry testing and competency exams must be completed and passed prior to start.
• Physical exam documentation per agency standards.

References and History

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Notes for Candidates

• High flexibility and adaptability required due to floating and multiple unit assignments.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, academic Level 1 Trauma center environment.
• Telemetry competency and arrhythmia knowledge are critical for this role.
• Prior travel experience and recent acute care experience are mandatory.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced critical care nurses seeking to grow their career in a top-ranked academic hospital setting.