Travel Nurse RN - Trauma - $2,394 per week

About the Role

Travel RN – Trauma position at a Magnet‑designated academic medical center and Level One Trauma Center in Madison, WI. The ICU team has received the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Gold Level Beacon Award (2024). The role involves caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a 24‑bed ICU.

Responsibilities

• Work 12‑hour day/evening shifts with every other weekend rotation and required holiday coverage, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Option to work a 4 × 12 schedule if desired.
• Maintain a patient ratio of 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends.
• Provide care to critically ill surgical, medical, and trauma patients in a Level One Trauma Center.
• Float to other units as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, unit secretaries).

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience.
• Experience in a Level I Trauma setting.
• Experience in Medical, Surgical, and Trauma ICU.
• Proficiency with the Epic electronic health record system.
• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only).
• Pass a Telemetry test with a score of 80 % or higher prior to start.

Skills

• Arterial line management
• Ventilator management
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• Central line care and management
• PICC line management
• Blood product administration
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• High‑flow nasal cannula
• ICP monitoring
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Interpretation of ABGs
• IV insulin protocols
• Pulmonary artery line/Swan‑Ganz monitoring
• ECMO
• Continuous dialysis

Benefits

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

Pay

Estimated gross weekly pay: $250 (subject to confirmation). Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week, with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• 12‑hour day/evening shifts
• Every other weekend rotation
• Holiday coverage required (including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
• Option for a 4 × 12 schedule
• 36 hours per week (13‑week assignment)