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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care/PCU Nights

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, for a 13-week acute care assignment serving adult and geriatric patients in a blended medical-surgical and progressive care unit.

We are seeking an experienced travel nurse who can provide high-quality care in a collaborative 23-bed medical-surgical/PCU environment with occasional ICU-level patients. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable acute care RN, progressive care nurse, or telemetry nurse who is comfortable caring for patients across a range of acuity levels. Beaver Dam offers a welcoming community surrounded by scenic lakes, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Unit: 23-bed blended medical-surgical/progressive care unit with occasional ICU-level patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with medical, cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and general surgery needs
• Typical Ratios: Up to 5 patients on days and up to 6 patients on nights
• Call and Floating: Standby call as needed; floating may be required
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

Travel ICU RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in medical-surgical and progressive care settings within the past 3 years
• At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience is required; this assignment specifically requires 2 years of recent acute care experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers must have more than 5 years of RN experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Recent experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic health record (EHR) system
• Strong telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Successful completion of a required telemetry examination before the assignment begins
• Ability to care for patients across medical-surgical, progressive care, and occasional ICU acuity levels
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to participate in weekend rotation and work every other holiday as scheduled

Acute Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with varying acuity levels.
• Care for medical, cardiac, respiratory, orthopedic, and general surgery patients in a blended acute care environment.
• Monitor telemetry and accurately identify and respond to dysrhythmias and other changes in patient condition.
• Manage patients receiving oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and occasional ventilatory support.
• Provide care involving central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, drains, feeding tubes, wound care, blood products, and cardiac monitoring.
• Administer medications and manage ordered therapies, including insulin, heparin, cardiac, and vasoactive infusions, according to unit protocols.
• Respond to emergencies and collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary teams when patient conditions change.
• Perform bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, patient education, and service-focused communication.
• Float to other units as needed while maintaining safe and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with barcode medication administration and patient safety standards.

Apply now for this Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team in Beaver Dam.

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.