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

Job Opportunity: Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 12 hours each (1900 - 0730)
• 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Every other weekend rotation and some holidays required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems after hire
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form required prior to start
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Physical exam collected to meet agency standards (not facility required)
• Immunization and health document requirements including:

  • TB testing and questionnaire (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or approved exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or approved exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form if applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Testing and Competency Requirements

• Telemetry pass/fail testing (Adult and Pediatric as applicable) with strict passing criteria and remediation process
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Employment application and references (2 clinical references within last 3 years)
• Education verification as applicable
• Signed acknowledgments for safety and testing

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications must be current and issued by the appropriate organizations (e.g., AHA for BLS/ACLS)
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific and state-mandated documentation and screening requirements before starting

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Trauma ICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Wisconsin, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and compliance with rigorous credentialing and testing standards.