Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care / ICU – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), every other weekend and some holidays required. Flexible 4x12 schedule available if preferred. Block scheduling likely to accommodate staffing needs.
Highlights:
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Float across multiple specialty ICUs including Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, and IMC/Progressive Care units
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Work at Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital, a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center and nationally recognized teaching institution
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Epic charting system experience required
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Patient ratio: 3:1 for both day and night shifts
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28 hours of orientation provided
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or valid Compact RN license
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Minimum 5 years of critical care nursing experience; 2+ years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in relevant specialty required
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Level I Trauma Center experience required
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association ONLY)
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Epic EMR proficiency required
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Must pass mandatory telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score)
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Competency in multiple ICU specialties required including management of ventilated patients, vasoactive drips, cardiac drips, CRRT/CVVHD, arterial lines, central lines, and advanced critical care skills
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Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
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Strong arrhythmia interpretation skills required
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Charge nurse experience preferred
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NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a premier Magnet-designated academic medical center recognized as the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and one of the nation's leading teaching institutions. This role offers exceptional professional growth in an academic learning environment with exposure to diverse high-acuity patient populations across multiple critical care specialties. You'll work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams, enjoy the autonomy of critical care nursing, and have the opportunity to engage in shared governance while making a meaningful impact on complex patient outcomes. The facility's commitment to excellence, advanced technology, and collaborative culture creates an ideal setting for experienced critical care nurses seeking to expand their expertise.
