Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour shifts (4x12 schedule available), every other weekend, some holidays required. 2:1 patient ratio across all shifts.
Highlights:
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18-bed Neuroscience ICU within a Comprehensive Stroke Center at Wisconsin's #1 ranked hospital
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Magnet-designated facility recognized nationally as a leading teaching institution and referral center
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Specialized patient population including stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic), traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and status epilepticus
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Advanced procedures including ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains (EVD), lumbar drains, hypothermia protocols, and hemodynamic monitoring
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Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and radiology
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Minimum 13-week travel assignment with experienced, collaborative nursing team and supportive leadership
Requirements:
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Active RN license (Wisconsin or Compact state)
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Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years
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ICU experience required; Neurosurgery experience strongly preferred
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Experience with ICP monitoring or ventriculostomy management required
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Epic EMR experience required
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BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
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Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required; must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (80% passing score with strict criteria for lethal rhythms and heart blocks)
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Must be willing to float as needed and work with both ICU and Intermediate Care patient populations
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Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a remarkable team of critical care nurses at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated teaching hospital where collaboration and clinical excellence are valued. This Neuroscience ICU serves as the hub of intensive care for a Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering exposure to complex neurological conditions, advanced monitoring technologies, and specialized interventions. You'll work alongside nationally certified physicians and a supportive interdisciplinary team while making a meaningful impact on critically ill patients with diverse neurological diagnoses.
