Travel ICU Registered Nurse (Critical Care RN) – Madison, WI

Travel to Madison, WI as an ICU Registered Nurse and deliver expert critical care in a fast-paced adult Surgical, Medical, and Trauma ICU. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for experienced critical care nurses who thrive in high-acuity hospital environments and want to make a meaningful impact on medically complex patients.

Madison is a vibrant university city known for its beautiful lakes, lively neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community. It’s a great destination for nurses seeking travel nursing jobs, a dynamic city experience, and access to outdoor recreation, culture, and a nationally recognized academic medical environment.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (Critical Care RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Setting: Adult Surgical, Medical, and Trauma ICU
• Location: Madison, WI
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Day/Evening coverage, every other weekend, and some holidays; 3x12s preferred, with 4x12s considered
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Floating: Required as needed
• Orientation: Includes required onboarding and telemetry testing prior to start

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
• Recent acute care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
• Experience in medical ICU, surgical ICU, and trauma ICU settings required
• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• Epic charting experience required
• Telemetry exam required prior to start with strict passing criteria
• Ability to care for adults and geriatric patients in a high-acuity environment
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care to critically ill surgical, medical, and trauma patients
• Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced life support therapies
• Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring with accuracy and attention to detail
• Support ventilated patients, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medication management
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Respond to urgent patient changes and assist with emergency interventions throughout the hospital as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established ICU protocols
• Float to support staffing needs when required

Apply now to join a respected Wisconsin healthcare team and advance your career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Madison, WI.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.