Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Madison, WI – Level IV NICU. Join a nationally recognized pediatric hospital and provide exceptional neonatal intensive care to critically ill newborns and infants while enjoying Madison’s vibrant lakeside culture. This travel RN role is ideal for experienced neonatal nurses seeking rewarding pediatric nursing jobs in Wisconsin.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI 53792 — Madison nursing jobs; enjoy the lakes, outdoor activities, and thriving healthcare community in the Midwest
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020-$2130
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RN / NICU RN)
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts per week (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm; Night: 7:00pm–7:30am); availability required for 2–3 weekends per 6-week schedule
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Neonates in a 26-bed Level IV NICU (neonatal intensive care, complex medical & surgical patients)
• Floating: Required to float to all pediatric units, including PICU; caring for patients under 12 months of age

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of NICU Level III/IV experience within the last 3 years (at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU required)
• Active Wisconsin RN license or multistate compact RN license (must have license in hand at submission)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Basic arrhythmia/telemetry experience; must pass Telemetry exam prior to start
• Electronic charting experience (Epic preferred within the last 12 months)
• Prior Travel RN / travel nurse experience required
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants, including complex medical and post-surgical cases
• Manage post-op patients, g-tubes, tracheostomy/ventilator care, and multiple modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, perform dysrhythmia identification and management
• Administer and monitor medications, including antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-seizure therapies
• Support breastfeeding, bottle feeding, gavage feeding, and phototherapy; manage neonatal sepsis protocols
• Perform phlebotomy, suctioning, and manage oxygen delivery systems and neonatal equipment
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary pediatric teams — respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services, neonatology, and surgeons
• Provide family-centered education and emotional support to parents and caregivers throughout the continuum of care
• Float to other pediatric units (including PICU) as staffing needs require

Advance your neonatal nursing career with this high-acuity travel RN role at a leading pediatric hospital in Madison, WI. Join a collaborative, innovative, and compassionate team dedicated to exceptional neonatal care. Apply now to be part of our pediatric nursing team and take the next step in your NICU RN career!

Apply now: Submit your resume and current RN license to be considered for this Madison, Wisconsin travel NICU RN assignment.

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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.