Travel Critical Care Float RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN-ICU Float for a Level I Trauma academic medical center requiring WI or compact RN license and multi-ICU critical care experience.

• Critical Care Float position covering multiple ICU units including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgical ICU, and IMC/Progressive/General care populations
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, , with every other weekend rotation
• Some holiday coverage required
• Floating required as needed across ICU units
• Uses Epic charting system
• Level I Trauma academic medical center setting

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being submitted to
• 5 years of experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Academic Level I Trauma center experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, CRRT/CVVHD, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post craniotomy/neurosurgery care preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an 80% or higher overall passing score

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple specialized ICU units within a Magnet-designated academic medical center
• Facility is ranked the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and recognized as a leading teaching and referral center
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• Telemetry exam allows two attempts to pass; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• All references must be removed from candidate profiles prior to consideration
• Previous travel experience required

American Traveler Job  #P-765276. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.