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

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts (1900-0730)
• 8 or 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation
• No on-call required

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse with ICU experience in adult populations
• Experience across multiple ICU units such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, etc.
• Must be willing to work with IMC/Progressive/General care populations as needed
• Experience in an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• 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

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
• Telemetry test pass required before starting
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP)

Facility & Work Environment

• Magnet® certified hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center
• Academic learning environment with opportunities for career growth
• Autonomy and flexibility working across various critical care settings (Trauma Life Center, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiac ICU)
• Supports Shared Governance participation
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (WI)
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening per facility and Vaya standards
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (annual requirement)
  • Other vaccines as applicable (e.g., Tdap, Meningococcal for specific departments)
• Telemetry testing and competency exams required annually and prior to start
• Photo for badge and signed safety manual acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
• Strict testing and remediation process for Telemetry exams with limited attempts allowed
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs who have prior travel experience and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, academic Level 1 Trauma Center environment with diverse ICU populations.