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🔥 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT NEUROSCIENCE INTENSIVE CARE (NEURO ICU) RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Neuro ICU / Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within an 18-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at a Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center and Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly; unit will also accept 4x12s for higher earning potential).
PREMIER 1:2 CRITICAL CARE RATIOS! WISCONSIN'S #1 ACADEMIC HOSPITAL! COMPREHENSIVE STROKE HUB!
NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The clinical team manages complex neurovascular emergencies, acute hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, post-operative neurosurgical resections, and severe neuro-trauma. If you are an acute neurocritical care nurse skilled in EVD management, ICP surveillance, continuous vasoactive drip titration, and targeted temperature management looking to earn $2,683/week in Wisconsin, this elite assignment is built for you! 💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE Weekly Gross: $2,683.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,351.00 Hourly W2 Rate: $37.00/hr (36 regular hours) Overtime Rate: $55.50/hr 📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; 8/12-hour variations as operationally needed). Unit will accept 4x12s upon request. Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 30, 2026 start date). On-Call
NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation and rotational holiday scheduling. Department Setting & Ratios: 18-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (Unit: Neuroscience ICU B4/4).
Direct 1:2 critical care nurse-to-patient staffing ratio (acuity-adjusted). Floating Scope: Floats within critical care and progressive care/intermediate (IMC) units as operationally needed. Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: High-acuity neurovascular care: acute ischemic stroke post-thrombectomy/thrombolysis, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), status epilepticus, and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Post-operative neurosurgical recovery: craniotomies, aneurysm clipping and endovascular coiling, and complex brain tumor resections. Neurological devices & invasive monitoring: External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), ICP monitoring (CereLink monitors), and lumbar drains. Mechanical ventilation: endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, ventilator mode management, suctioning, and ABG interpretation.
Invasive hemodynamics: Arterial lines, central venous access, and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring. Medication titration: Continuous vasoactive infusions, continuous sedation, IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, and IV insulin protocols. Targeted temperature management: Hypothermia protocols utilizing Arctic Sun cooling systems.
EMR System: Epic (Epic charting experience required; usage within the past 12 months preferred). 🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient ICU RN experience within the last 3 years. Verified, hands-on clinical competency in Craniotomies, EVDs, and ICP monitoring is strictly required (hard stop) . Background in a Level I or Level II Trauma teaching facility preferred.
Travel
Prior travel nursing experience is required.
Active Wisconsin RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal . Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached): American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) — AHA only . AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only . ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards.
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