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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Contract – Portage, Wisconsin | 12-Hour Night Shifts

Explore a Wisconsin travel nursing job as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Portage, WI. This 13-week, on-site travel contract offers $2,110–$2,220 in estimated weekly pay and the opportunity to provide critical care to medically complex and surgical patients while building valuable travel nursing experience. Portage is a welcoming central Wisconsin community known for scenic waterways, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to larger regional destinations.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Portage, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 14, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Dress Code: Dark blue scrubs
• Additional Scheduling: No routine on-call requirement; additional shifts may be available based on department needs

ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Med/Surg nursing experience and demonstrated competency in both ICU and Med/Surg care
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through AHA or ARC
• Associate degree in nursing or an accepted nursing certificate
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in weekend and holiday rotations
• Willingness to float to nearby care locations in Stevens Point, Plover, and Riverview, as needed
• Strong communication skills, resilience, confidence, adaptability, and a team-oriented approach
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be accommodated

Critical Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to medical and surgical ICU patients
• Care for a varied patient population, including patients recovering from general surgical procedures and joint replacements
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications and treatments while following critical care protocols
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support continuity of care
• Float to designated nearby locations when operational needs require
• Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Portage, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.