Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical/Trauma ICU – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour day/evening shifts with every other weekend and some holidays; 4x12 schedule available; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are required
Highlights:
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Join a prestigious Magnet-designated, Level One Trauma Center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
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Work in a Gold Level Beacon Award-winning 24-bed ICU caring for critically ill medical, surgical, and trauma patients
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Utilize cutting-edge technologies including ECMO, continuous dialysis, and advanced life support therapies
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Epic charting system; 2:1 patient ratio across all shifts
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Be part of an academic medical center engaged in evidence-based therapies and research studies
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Serve as an emergency responder throughout the facility alongside a collaborative, high-performing team
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (Medical, Surgical, and/or Trauma ICU)
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
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Epic EMR experience required
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BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
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Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside at least 50 miles from facility
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Floating to other units as needed
Key Skills:
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Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
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Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
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Arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
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Blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
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High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and BiPAP/CPAP management
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Interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias
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Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, respiratory failure, and trauma care
Patient Population:
Adult and geriatric patients with complex diagnoses including respiratory failure (ARDS, ECMO), post-code care, sepsis, GI bleeds, post-operative management, liver transplant, vascular surgery, and trauma
Interdisciplinary Support:
Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and unit secretaries
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to work at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers and teaching hospitals. Join a compassionate team of dedicated critical care nurses in a supportive, Gold Level Beacon Award-winning environment known for positive culture, strong collaboration, and high morale. You'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise using the most advanced life support therapies while making a meaningful impact on critically ill patients and their families.
