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American Traveler

Travel RN - ICU

Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Oct 19, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an ICU position requiring 3+ years of ICU experience and an active WI or compact RN license. Details 17-bed Critical Care ICU at a Level III Trauma Center with a Level II NICU and Primary Stroke Center Patient population includes general medical (COVID, sepsis, ETOH, IVDA, OD, SI, delirium, GIB, stroke w/TPA, ARF), surgical (general, open abdomen, ortho total joints, ENT, OB-GYN), and cardiac/vascular cases (fem-pop bypass, CABG, valves, post cath radial approach, AAA, amputations) RN to patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity CNA ratio of 1:8 days and 1:17 nights 12-hour night shift schedule from 1900-0730, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend Floating to intermediate units (1:3), MSU, ED boarding (1:4), and observation units (1:4) required if census dips, though this is typically rare Travelers float before staff No on-call requirements
EPIC EMR
preferred Uses Alaris and Pyxis equipment 24/7 intensivist and RT support with day-shift ICU pharmacist and unit secretary from 0700-1930 Requirements Active WI or compact RN license required BLS and ACLS certification required NIHSS certification preferred Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required, including for first-time travelers CRRT (NxStage) experience preferred Skills required include vent/trach management, invasive line management (A-line, CVP, Swan), drain/tube management, foley management, chest tubes, post-surgical recovery, post cath experience, CVVH, balloon pumps, and CRRT (NxStage) Fresh heart experience preferred One professional reference dated within the last year required from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to a diverse ICU population including cardiac, surgical, and general medical patients One day of orientation including badge access, system logins, and meet and greet with the educator and nurse manager, followed by a shift with a preceptor Holiday coverage required every other holiday COVID vaccine required N95 and
PAPR PPE
provided Scrubs may be any color; camo, denim, and hoodies not permitted RTO subject to manager approval Free parking provided No radius rules; local candidates accepted at the same rate First-time travelers with 3+ years of ICU experience are welcome to apply Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments More than two sick calls may prompt a discussion regarding contract status

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

An Intensive Care Registered Nurse cares for acutely ill patients in an intensive care or critical care clinical setting. Works with Physicians and other specialists as part of a critical care team. Monitors patients, coordinates care, and provides advanced life support as needed.

$95,338 / year median in Wisconsin

+2% projected growth

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