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 (RN) – Trauma ICU | Madison, Wisconsin

Travel to Madison, WI for a rewarding ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in a fast-paced Trauma and Life Support ICU. If you are an experienced critical care RN seeking travel nursing jobs in a Level I Trauma Center, this 13-week assignment offers advanced patient care, strong teamwork, and the chance to grow your critical care nursing skills in a respected academic medical setting.

Madison is known for its beautiful lakes, energetic downtown, and strong sense of community, making it an appealing place to live and work while advancing your Wisconsin nursing or travel RN career.

Overview

This ICU RN position is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment and is comfortable delivering specialized care to adult and geriatric patients. You will support patients with complex diagnoses while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team that values teamwork, evidence-based practice, and professional growth.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Trauma ICU
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Day/evening rotation with every other weekend and some holiday coverage
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: Trauma and Life Support ICU in a Level I Trauma Center
• Location: Madison, WI

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, with recent acute care experience preferred
• Medical, surgical, and trauma ICU experience required
• Experience with Epic charting required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Comfort working in a high-acuity, fast-paced critical care environment
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a trauma-focused ICU
• Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced life support therapies
• Support care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, post-operative needs, trauma, and multisystem complications
• Perform and assist with critical care interventions, including ventilator management, titration of vasoactive drips, and arterial line monitoring
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and other support services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately
• Float as needed within the facility based on unit needs

Apply now to join a leading healthcare team in Madison, Wisconsin and take the next step in your ICU nursing career.

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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 #506293. 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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