Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,520 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU in Madison, WI

Travel ICU RN job in Madison, Wisconsin: join a Magnet-designated Neuro ICU and care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity neuroscience environment. This on-site role is based in Madison, a welcoming city with a lively atmosphere, local dining, and plenty to enjoy outside of work. This 13-week critical care travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking advanced neuro ICU experience, strong team collaboration, and competitive weekly pay.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Specialty: Neuro ICU / Neuroscience ICU
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Day and night shifts available; every other weekend required
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Setting: 18-bed Neuroscience ICU
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Work Environment: Magnet-designated, comprehensive stroke center with a highly collaborative care team

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact state
• Minimum 2 years of acute care inpatient RN experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
• Prior ICU experience required
• Neurosurgery experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Basic arrhythmia knowledge required
• Must be able to pass telemetry testing prior to start
• Travel nursing experience required
• Ability to float as needed

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality critical care nursing to neuro ICU patients in a busy acute care setting
• Care for patients with stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, status epilepticus, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical conditions
• Monitor and manage complex neurologic and hemodynamic conditions, including ICP and ventricular devices
• Provide skilled care involving EVDs, lumbar drains, arterial lines, ventilators, and vasoactive infusions
• Interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize changes in patient status, and respond quickly to emergent needs
• Collaborate closely with physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support patient recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold strong infection prevention and patient safety practices
• Adapt to rotating shifts, weekend coverage, and floating requirements with professionalism and flexibility

Apply now to join this Wisconsin healthcare travel nursing opportunity in Madison and advance your career in Neuro ICU critical care.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #521609. 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: ICU

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