Travel Critical Care Float RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position at a Magnet-certified, Academic Level 1 Trauma Center in Madison, WI, requiring multi-ICU experience and a willingness to float across critical care units.

Details

• Critical Care Float position within a Magnet-designated academic Level 1 Trauma Center
• Float role covering a variety of critical care units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery
• May also be assigned to IMC, Progressive Care, or General Care units based on staffing needs
• Travelers are the first to float and may be scheduled across multiple units or locations within the organization
• If the primary department no longer has a need, shifts will be reassigned to another department for the remainder of the contract
• Adult patient population
• Night shift: 7p–7:30a, with 8- and 12-hour shift options
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Epic EMR required, preferably with experience within the last 12 months

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license from permanent address state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• At least one completed travel assignment (13 weeks) required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Experience across multiple ICU specialties required (e.g., Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery)
• Experience in an academic Level 1 Trauma Center required
• Basic arrhythmia/telemetry experience required; must pass a telemetry test prior to start
• Epic EMR experience required
• Permanent address must be located 50+ miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Shared Governance participation is supported and encouraged
• Onsite parking requires a permit through UW Transportation; bus, park-and-ride, and private parking options are also available
• This facility is ranked the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and is a nationally recognized teaching institution and referral center

American Traveler Job ID #P-684700. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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