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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

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

Shift Details

Evening/Night shifts
12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
Every other weekend and some holidays

Start Dates

Available start dates: April 20, May 4, or May 18, 2026

Required Experience & Skills

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Neuro ICU experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring or ventriculostomy
Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the past 3 years
Basic arrhythmia experience
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

Wisconsin RN license or compact license required
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

Additional Requirements

Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
Must successfully complete facility-specific Telemetry testing (pass/fail) before starting
Background checks and education verifications as per facility standards
Compliance with state-mandated caregiver screening and other health document requirements

Compliance & Documentation Highlights

Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location history
Monthly monitoring for exclusion lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
Education verification as applicable
Wisconsin caregiver screening and BID form completion required
Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
Immunizations and health documents 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
Facility-specific testing and training including Telemetry exams and rhythm interpretation remediation if needed

References & History

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

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs with acute care and telemetry skills who have prior travel contract experience and meet all licensure and certification requirements.

Facility

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

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Short Term Acute Care
603 beds

ADDRESS600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792

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Madison, WI

About

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.

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