Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,259 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in Grafton, Wisconsin. This is a travel nursing assignment with an anticipated start date of October 19, 2026, lasting 13 weeks, at 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting.
• Provide direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations, documenting and delivering physician‑directed care.
• Assess and implement patient care plans, delegating to other care providers as appropriate.
• Provide education and support to patient families, including long‑term care needs.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications; report any adverse reactions.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work, and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment; interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads, and tubing.
• Communicate patients’ conditions to family members.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of lifting 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely around chemicals and infectious diseases; manage confused, agitated, or uncooperative patients.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (ICU preferred).
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Continuing education.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Sick pay.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Referral bonus.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Benefits start day 1.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Start date: October 19, 2026; duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week; shift: 12‑hour nights.