Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Madison, WI | 13-week travel contract at a nationally recognized pediatric hospital in Madison, WI; pediatric critical care role requiring PICU experience and PALS/BLS.

Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated pediatric hospital in vibrant Madison, Wisconsin. We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) RN / pediatric critical care nurse for a travel assignment to provide exceptional care to critically ill children in a family-centered, state-of-the-art environment. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses with strong PICU and cardiac critical care experience who want to work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI 53792 — Madison healthcare jobs; enjoy a lively downtown, lakes, arts and food scene. Great opportunity for Wisconsin nursing jobs and travel nurse positions.
• Facility: A nationally recognized pediatric hospital in Madison, WI (Magnet-designated pediatric hospital)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse Position
• Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shifts: Rotating Day/Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30), includes every other weekend
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Pediatric ICU (PICU), mixed with CVPICU patients
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents
• Daily Census / Beds: Daily census ~18; 25 beds
• Orientation: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing clinical support for travel nurses
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,290–$2,410

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care PICU experience within the last 3 years (required) — pediatric critical care nursing experience is essential
• Solid experience in Pediatric ICU and Cardiac ICU/Stepdown (required) — experience with CVPICU patients preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (preferred within last 12 months)
• Basic arrhythmia recognition and telemetry experience (must pass Telemetry test prior to start)
• Active Wisconsin RN license or current compact RN license (must be in hand at submission)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (local applicants not accepted per facility policy)
• Ability to float to NICU and general pediatric units as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered, high-acuity care to critically ill or injured children in the PICU as a PICU RN / pediatric critical care nurse
• Manage patients with neurologic injuries, pulmonary disease, cardiac anomalies, organ transplants, multi-organ failure, and ECMO support
• Utilize advanced critical care skills including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT, VAD care, and ECMO circuit management
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, administer antiarrhythmics, and perform accurate pediatric dosage calculations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, IV therapy, pharmacy, physical/occupational therapy, social work, and physicians
• Participate in rapid response, code situations, and emergency pediatric resuscitation
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation using Epic and adhere to infection control/isolation precautions
• Float to other units as required based on staffing and patient acuity

Experience the best of Madison while advancing your career in pediatric critical care. This PICU travel nurse job offers clinical growth, comprehensive orientation, and the chance to work at a top-ranked pediatric facility. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in Madison, Wisconsin.

Apply now — Submit your resume and current Wisconsin RN or compact license to be considered for this Pediatric ICU travel nurse opportunity.

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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.