ICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Beaver Dam, WI

ICU / Med-Surg PCU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Join an experienced acute-care nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in a blended medical-surgical and PCU setting in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an adaptable RN confident caring for adult and geriatric patients across multiple acuity levels, including occasional ICU and PCU patients. Beaver Dam offers a welcoming Wisconsin community with scenic lakes, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to larger regional destinations.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Med-Surg PCU Registered Nurse
• Contract Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week; 36 hours weekly
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Scheduling Expectations: Weekend rotation and every other holiday; standby call as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Unit Profile: Approximately 23 beds with an average daily census of 10; occasional ventilator patients
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours
• Floating: Travelers may be required to float as needed

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in Wisconsin
• At least 2 years of acute-care RN experience in medical-surgical and PCU settings within the last 3 years
• Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers must have more than 5 years of RN experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Strong telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic health record system
• Ability to care for patients across all acuity levels, including occasional ICU and PCU assignments
• Telemetry assessment required before the assignment begins. Passing standards include an overall score of at least 80%, accurate identification of lethal adult rhythms, and no incorrect answers on third-degree heart block questions
• Previous charge experience is preferred
• Ability to meet unit standards for bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, patient communication, and barcode medication scanning

ICU and Med-Surg PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a blended medical-surgical, PCU, and occasional ICU environment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms, including dysrhythmias and other emergent conditions
• Care for patients with medical-cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and general surgical diagnoses
• Manage patients with central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, wound therapy, and other acute-care needs
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, anticoagulation therapies, and other treatments according to orders and established protocols
• Provide respiratory support and monitoring for patients receiving oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and occasional mechanical ventilation
• Perform focused assessments, identify changes in condition, and respond promptly with the appropriate escalation of care
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Participate in bedside shift reporting, AIDET communication, hourly rounding, patient education, and discharge planning
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining high-quality care and professional nursing standards

Why Choose This Wisconsin Travel RN Opportunity?

• Work a consistent 3x12-hour day-shift schedule in a supportive acute-care environment
• Build experience caring for a broad range of medical-surgical, PCU, and occasional ICU patients
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary support team and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes
• Enjoy the relaxed pace, natural beauty, and community atmosphere of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Apply now to join this acute-care travel nursing team and advance your RN career in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

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.