Travel BICU RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Burn ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Burn ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Burn ICU position requiring Trauma Level II experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU) of a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Care for critically ill patients including complex wounds and burns
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend and some holiday coverage required
• Floating required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only required); PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty being applied to
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC line management, blood product administration, and ventilator management
• Experience with chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing vasoactive and sedation drips, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with CVA/stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury management preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to burn and multisystem organ dysfunction patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates will not be accepted
• All references should be excluded from consideration materials
• Telemetry exam must be passed within two attempts; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment due to travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job ID #P-740798. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Burn ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.