Are there other ICU travel nursing jobs near Madison, Wisconsin?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs ICU travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this ICU travel nurse position?
Every ICU travel nurse position will require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). If you’re heading to a neuro or stroke unit, you’ll also need NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Certifications like CCRN and PALS can be required in specialized units—and they’re always great to have to open up more opportunities. Simply click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can walk you through exactly what’s needed for this role.
What kind of critical care experience is preferred for travel ICU jobs?
Facilities generally look for at least 2 years of recent critical care experience and confidence caring for complex or unstable patients. Experience with ventilators, titratable medications, hemodynamic monitoring, and the specific ICU population may be requested depending on the assignment. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
What acuity will a travel RN see at UW Health University Hospital?
The University of Wisconsin's academic medical center — a Level I trauma and burn center and a major transplant hospital — so RNs work the full range of quaternary acuity.
What trauma and burn level is UW Health University Hospital?
An ACS-verified Level I adult and pediatric trauma center — one of only two in Wisconsin — plus the state's only ABA-verified burn center for adults and children, combined in one facility.
What makes UW Health University Hospital stand out for nurses?
One of the nation's largest transplant programs, the state's only Level I trauma and ABA burn center in one facility, an award-winning ECMO/ECPR program, and the NCI-designated Carbone Cancer Center.
Which transplant, stroke, and cancer programs can RNs build on at UW Health University Hospital?
One of the nation's largest organ transplant programs, one of the country's first certified comprehensive stroke centers, and the UW Carbone Cancer Center — Wisconsin's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
What's the charting system at UW Health University Hospital?
Epic.
Explore Madison, WI
Madison, WI combines the pace of a state capital with the reach of an academic medical center on the Wisconsin isthmus. UW Health University Hospital helps anchor regional hospital care, and within its critical-care and medical-surgical units, travel coverage helps manage patients arriving from across southern Wisconsin. Sun Prairie, Middleton, and Fitchburg make practical housing with short drives into the city's campuses. After hours, many nurses kayak on Lake Mendota or wander the Capitol Square district and its farmers' market. The isthmus layout keeps daily logistics tight, with the lakes and the Square close to most routines and the campuses only a short hop apart for travelers cycling through southern Wisconsin.
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