Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Night shifts available, 8 or 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730), with every other weekend and some holidays. Will accept 4x12 schedules.
Highlights:
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18-bed Neuroscience ICU at a Magnet-designated, top-ranked Comprehensive Stroke Center
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2:1 patient ratios across all shifts for optimal patient care delivery
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Epic EMR system with full interdisciplinary support including Pharmacy, Respiratory Services, Rapid Response Teams, and more
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Specialized critical care including ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains, and hypothermia protocols
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Travel assignment with floating requirements; candidates must reside 50+ miles from facility
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Telemetry competency testing required prior to start with structured preparation and multiple attempts allowed
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin or Compact State RN license
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Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience (within last 3 years)
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ICU experience required; Neurosurgery experience strongly preferred
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Willingness to work with both ICU and IMC patient populations
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Epic EMR experience required
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BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
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Basic arrhythmia experience and ability to pass telemetry competency exam
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Experience with arterial lines, central lines, ventilator management, vasoactive drips, blood product administration, and neurocritical care procedures
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a remarkable team of critical care nurses at Wisconsin's #1 hospital, recognized nationally as a leading teaching institution and Magnet-designated facility. This 18-bed Neuroscience ICU serves as the hub for a Comprehensive Stroke Center, caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgery patients, and spinal cord injuries. You'll practice alongside nationally certified physicians in a collaborative environment that values nurse-driven excellence, advanced critical care skills, and specialized interventions including ICP monitoring, EVD management, and hemodynamic monitoring.
