Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation and some holidays. Flexible scheduling options available including 4x12 schedules or Friday-Sunday blocks.
Highlights:
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18-bed Neuroscience ICU within a Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center
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Patient ratio of 2:1 across all shifts providing optimal patient care
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Epic EMR system utilized throughout the facility
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Specialized patient population including stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgery, and spinal cord injury
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Advanced critical care skills including ICP monitoring, EVD management, lumbar drains, and CereLink monitoring
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and specialized interpretation services
Requirements:
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Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state licensure accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years in specialty
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ICU experience required; neurosurgery experience strongly preferred
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Experience with ICU and IMC patient populations required
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BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
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Epic EMR experience required
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required; must pass telemetry exam prior to start (80% passing score with specific criteria for lethal rhythms and heart blocks)
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Experience with ICP monitoring or ventricular drains required
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Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Willingness to float as needed within the facility
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a team of exceptional nurses at Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital, recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions and referral centers. This Magnet-designated facility offers the opportunity to practice at the highest level of neuroscience critical care while working alongside nationally certified physicians and a supportive interdisciplinary team. You'll provide specialized care for critically ill patients with complex neurological conditions while advancing your expertise in advanced procedures and cutting-edge treatment protocols within a collaborative, nurse-driven culture that values professional excellence.
Additional Information:
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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COVID-19 vaccination not required
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Local candidates (within 50 miles) not accepted for this travel position
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Parking permit available through facility transportation services; alternative transportation options include bus and park-and-ride
