Travel ICU RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Summit, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center in Oconomowoc, WI, requiring 2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• Work in a 14-bed ICU on the 2nd floor of a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Diverse patient population including general/medical (sepsis, pneumonia, COVID, COPD, respiratory failure, kidney/liver failure, GI bleeds, DKA), cardiac (CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cath), trauma (GSW, stabbings, falls), surgical (GYN, GI, GU), and neuro (SDH, TBI, CVA, TIA, syncope) cases — no cardiovascular surgeries
• Patient ratios of 1:1–3; when assigned 3 patients, team nursing model is used with an experienced Med/Surg RN
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• One holiday required per contract
• Floating may occur anywhere in the hospital within scope of practice; when floating to Med/Surg, Tele, or ED Boarding units, ratio is 1:4 — travelers float first
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pump: Alaris | Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in vent/trach management, tube/drain management, chest tubes, invasive line management (arterial line, CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation, surgical recovery, and medication titration (sedation, pressors, cardiac, pain, paralytics)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Preferred skills: abdominal pressure monitoring, EVDs, CVVH, and IABP
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions
• 2-day orientation: Day 1 includes system access setup with Clinical Education followed by on-unit training; Day 2 is a full 12-hour precepted shift on the unit
• Departmental support includes a charge RN (typically takes a patient assignment), 1–2 CNAs per shift, bedside/centralized telemetry monitoring, a HUC on day shift, a break buddy system, RT 24/7, hospitalists 24/7, intensivist 24/7, and OT/PT/ST available during the day
• Scheduling is done in 6-week increments; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
• Scrubs must be a solid color, professional appearance — no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available in designated employee areas

American Traveler Job ID #P-724233. 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 - 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.