Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $3,561 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $3,561 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN), Neuroscience ICU – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day or Night shifts available. 8-hour or 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730). Every other weekend required. Some holiday coverage. Flexible scheduling options include 4x12s or Friday-Sunday blocks. 2:1 patient ratio. 18-bed unit.

Highlights:

• Work in an 18-bed Neuroscience ICU at a Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
• Specialized neuro critical care including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, post-neurosurgery, and spinal cord injury patients
• Epic EMR system with advanced monitoring technology including EVD, lumbar drains, and CereLink monitors
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Strong collaborative culture with nationally certified physicians and supportive nursing leadership
• Travel assignment at a leading academic medical center and nationally recognized referral center

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years
• ICU experience required; neurosurgery experience strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with ICP monitoring or ventricular drain management required
• Basic arrhythmia experience and ability to pass telemetry competency exam prior to start
• Willingness to work with both ICU and Intermediate Care patient populations
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility

Essential Skills:

• Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, central lines, and FloTrac/Vigileo
• External ventricular drain (EVD) and lumbar drain management
• ICP monitoring and post-craniotomy care
• Management of continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and neuromuscular blockade
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
• CVA/acute stroke management and traumatic brain injury care
• Blood product administration and interpretation of ABGs
• Arrhythmia interpretation and management
• BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a REMARKABLE team of nurses at Wisconsin's premier hospital, where nurse-driven collaboration and excellence in patient care are at the forefront. This Neuroscience ICU offers the chance to work with complex neuro patients in a Magnet-designated facility known for innovation, specialized care, and outstanding outcomes. Be part of a supportive environment that values critical thinking, specialized skills, and interdisciplinary partnership while advancing your career at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers and Comprehensive Stroke Centers.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ICU
• Neuro ICU
• RN – Neuro ICU Assessment A
• RN – Neuro ICU Assessment B