Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float - $2,394 per week

About the Role

Specialty: Critical Care Float

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 10/12/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Employment Type: Travel

Facility

This Magnet‑designated hospital is ranked the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and is considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. Operating as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the academic medical facility offers a dynamic, high‑acuity critical care environment with specialized ICU settings including Trauma, Burn, Neuro, and Cardiac units. Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and more.

Location

Madison, WI – a vibrant city known for its thriving arts scene, beautiful lakes, world‑class dining, and a strong sense of community as a Big Ten university town. The area offers high quality of life with excellent outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a dynamic urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Evening/Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with 8‑ or 12‑hour shift options; 4×12 shifts also available.
• Every other weekend required, with some holiday coverage (6‑7 weekend shifts per contract).
• Float to multiple ICU units: Neuro ICU, CV/CT ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma, MSICU, and IMC/Progressive unit.
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:3 for both days and nights.
• Provide care for adult and geriatric populations across various ICU specialties.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams such as IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.
• Travel nursing experience required.
• Trauma Level I experience required.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• Experience with Epic charting system required.
• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license.
• BLS and ACLS (AHA only) certifications required.
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred.
• Must pass Telemetry test prior to start.
• Basic arrhythmia experience required.
• IMC/Progressive/General care population experience required as needed.

Skills

• Arterial line management
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood product administration
• Care of ventilated patients
• Central line care/management
• Continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• CVA/Acute Stroke management
• CVVHD/CRRT
• Emergency medication administration
• ICP monitoring
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Ventilator management
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit with payroll support
• 401(k) with 100 % matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non‑tax stipends available for lodging, meals, and incidentals
• 24/7 on‑call support
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Referral bonus

Pay

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $0.00 $250 (contract completion bonus). Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 8‑hour or 12‑hour shift options; 4×12 shifts also available
• Every other weekend required (6‑7 weekend shifts per contract)
• Some holiday coverage may be required

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Alliance Services, Inc. is a nurse‑founded, nurse‑owned, minority‑owned, woman‑owned, and veteran‑owned travel‑nurse agency headquartered in West Bend, WI. Founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and RN, the agency provides cost‑effective staffing, competitive pay, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. Alliance serves many of Wisconsin’s largest healthcare systems and employs a wide range of nursing and allied health professionals. The company’s core values are accountability, honesty & communication, compassion, and joy in service.