Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, Wisconsin

Experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurses can earn $2,130–$2,250 weekly on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Madison, WI.

Bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity, 18-bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit in Madison, Wisconsin. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about caring for adults and older adults with complex neurological conditions, including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical recovery. Madison offers a vibrant community with beautiful lakes, extensive outdoor recreation, a welcoming downtown, and a strong culture of healthcare and education.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with some holiday coverage
• Scheduling Flexibility: Four 12-hour shifts and Friday–Sunday block scheduling may be considered
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit Setting: 18-bed neuroscience ICU supporting comprehensive stroke services
• Additional Expectations: Travel nurses may be asked to float as needed; candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience within the past 3 years, including experience in the specialty submitted
• Recent ICU or Neuro ICU nursing experience required; neurosurgery experience preferred
• Active Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation experience required
• Experience with intracranial pressure monitoring, external ventricular drains, or ventriculostomy care required
• Ability to care for both ICU and intermediate-care patients
• Successful completion of a pre-assignment telemetry examination, with strict passing criteria and up to two attempts
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, communication abilities, and commitment to patient-centered care

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological diagnoses
• Care for patients experiencing ischemic stroke, post-thrombectomy recovery, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage, status epilepticus, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical conditions
• Monitor and manage patients with external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, and advanced neurological monitoring equipment
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and other invasive devices
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, and airway support
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, insulin, and paralytic infusions according to prescribed protocols
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, acute neurological changes, and other emergent clinical conditions
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, procedural sedation, and hypothermia or temperature-management therapies as indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and support safe transitions of care

Apply now for this Neuro ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and bring your critical care expertise to a leading neuroscience care team.

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.