Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Bring your critical care expertise to a rewarding Neuro ICU travel nursing job in Madison, WI. Located in vibrant Madison, a welcoming city known for its scenic lakes, lively downtown, and strong healthcare community, this 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity neuroscience intensive care setting caring for adults with complex neurological and surgical needs. If you thrive in fast-paced ICU nurse environments and want to make a meaningful impact with every shift, this is an excellent travel RN opportunity to grow your skills with a highly collaborative healthcare team.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Setting: Neuro ICU / Neuroscience Intensive Care
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; every other weekend and some holidays
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients with complex neuro diagnoses

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Wisconsin or compact license required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
• ICU experience required; neuroscience or neurosurgery experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required through AHA
• Basic arrhythmia knowledge required
• Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Travel nursing experience required
• Willingness to float as needed within ICU and IMC patient populations
• Comfort working nights, weekends, and occasional holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-operative neurosurgical needs
• Perform advanced critical care interventions, including hemodynamic monitoring and hypothermia protocols
• Care for patients requiring EVDs, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring, ventilator support, and vasoactive drips
• Safely interpret telemetry and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm and patient condition
• Document accurately in Epic and collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Support infection prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based critical care practices
• Adapt quickly to changing patient needs while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment

Ready to take the next step in your Madison healthcare career? Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nurse opportunity and join a team dedicated to exceptional critical care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #504775. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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