Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,273 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position is for an immediate opening, requiring 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting.
• Provide the most direct care to patients in life‑threatening situations.
• Document and provide physician‑directed care.
• Assess and implement patient care plans.
• Delegate 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 medication, reporting 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, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience (note: posting also mentions 1‑2 years recent acute care experience).
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Tolerance for exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases.
• Ability to care for patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k 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

Duration: 14 weeks; 36 hours per week; 12‑hour day shifts.