Travel Trauma ICU Registered Nurse - $2,210 per week

About the role

Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit Trauma at a Level One Trauma Center in Wisconsin. The role involves providing specialized care to critically ill surgical, medical, and trauma patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and participating in evidence‑based therapies and research to improve patient outcomes. The unit is a 24‑bed ICU serving adult and geriatric patients with conditions such as ARDS, ECMO, sepsis, liver transplant, and vascular trauma, and utilizes advanced life support therapies including ECMO and continuous dialysis. Travelers may be required to float as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized nursing care to critically ill surgical, medical, and trauma patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (respiratory, radiology, social services, etc.).
• Participate in evidence‑based therapies and research initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
• Perform telemetry testing prior to start and interpret results per unit criteria.
• Manage arterial lines, chest tubes, ventilated patients, central lines, IV sedation, and other critical care procedures.

Requirements

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience within the last 3 years.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• At least 2 years of ICU trauma experience.
• Ability to complete telemetry testing before start and meet pass/fail criteria.
• Experience managing arterial lines, chest tubes, ventilated patients, central lines, IV sedation, and other critical care procedures.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit / free checking.
• Unlimited free continuing education (CE) credits.

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

Day/Evening, 12‑hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and some holidays; the unit may consider 4×12‑hour shifts if interested.