Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8- or 12-hour options available (1900-0730). 4x12 schedule available if preferred. Every other weekend and some holidays required. Block scheduling likely to accommodate.
Highlights:
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Join Wisconsin's #1 hospital – a prestigious Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and academic medical institution
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Experience diverse critical care environments including Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, and Progressive Care units
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Patient ratio of 3:1 with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
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Epic EMR charting system with 28 hours of orientation provided
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Engage in shared governance and work within an academic learning environment that supports professional growth
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Float opportunities across multiple specialty ICU units offer varied clinical experiences with high-acuity populations
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license
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Minimum 5 years of acute care critical care nursing experience with at least 2 years within the last 3 years
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Level I Trauma Center experience required
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Competency in multiple ICU specialties (Neuro ICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical ICU) required
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BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
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NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
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Epic charting system experience required
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Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (80% passing score; 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks)
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Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required
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Previous charge experience preferred
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Must live 50 miles or more from the facility
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available)
Key Skills and Competencies:
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Advanced critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and titration of vasoactive/cardiac drips
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Experience with CRRT/CVVHD (Nextstage), ECMO, IABP, Impella, and pulmonary artery catheter monitoring
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Post-operative cardiac and neurosurgery management
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External ventricular drains (EVD), ICP monitoring, and lumbar drain management
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Care of patients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, CVA/acute stroke, and multisystem organ dysfunction
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Blood product administration, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, and procedural sedation
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BiPAP/CPAP management, high-flow nasal cannula, and respiratory failure management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to work at one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, consistently ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital. You'll have the autonomy and flexibility to practice across multiple critical care specialties while working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team. The Magnet designation reflects the organization's commitment to nursing excellence, and the academic environment provides ongoing learning opportunities. If you're an experienced critical care nurse seeking to expand your expertise in a supportive, innovative environment that values professional development and shared governance, this position offers an unparalleled career experience.
