Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: Neuro ICU at a Magnet®-designated, top-ranked hospital

Job Details

• Shift: Evening/Night, 8 or 12-hour shifts (1900-0730 and 2300-0730)
• Schedule: Weekend rotation and some holiday requirements
• Unit: 18-bed critical care Neuro ICU specializing in critically ill adult patients with neuro diagnoses such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, surgical resections, and trauma
• Care Focus: Hemodynamic monitoring, hypothermia, and specialized neuro critical care interventions
• Team Environment: Collaborative nurse-driven care with nationally certified physicians and interdisciplinary team

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment of 13 weeks (prior travel experience required)
• Experience with ICP or ventriculostomy preferred
• Epic electronic health record experience required (preferably within 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 & ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
• Telemetry test pass required before starting
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs (e.g., PALS, NRP)

Additional Requirements

• Must live within 50 miles of the worksite
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
• Must complete facility-specific background checks and screenings, including Wisconsin Caregiver Screening
• Required to complete various competency exams and pass/fail telemetry testing annually
• Must comply with facility health requirements including immunizations, TB testing, drug screening, and flu vaccination or approved exemptions

Facility Highlights

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• Recognized as Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and a leading teaching and referral center

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a specialized Neuro ICU requiring strong critical care skills, prior acute care and travel experience, and proficiency with Epic and telemetry monitoring. The role demands flexibility with floating and weekend/holiday shifts, and compliance with rigorous licensure, certification, and health screening standards.