Travel Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse) – Madison, WI | 13-week contract, $2,130–$2,250/week. WI RN/compact, ACLS/BLS, 2+ years cardiac/IMC/ICU experience.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin at University Hospital in Madison, WI (zip 53792), a Magnet-designated facility renowned for excellence in patient care, teaching, and innovation. Experience Madison's lakes, lively downtown, and welcoming community while advancing your nursing career in a nationally recognized hospital. Ideal for travel nursing jobs, cardiac RN and progressive care nurses seeking a high-quality travel contract in Wisconsin.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Location: University Hospital, Madison, WI 53792 — Madison, Wisconsin travel nursing job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (7:00am – 7:30pm), Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 (cardiac stepdown/progressive care)
• Unit: IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units — Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / IMC nursing
• Job Type: Travel Nurse / Contract Nursing

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in Cardiac Stepdown, IMC, or ICU settings (cardiac RN, progressive care experience preferred)
• WI RN or compact RN license (must be in hand at submittal)
• AHA ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic charting experience required)
• ICU/IMC and surgical post-op experience required; thoracic experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Traveler will be required to pass a telemetry test prior to start (strict passing criteria) — strong telemetry monitoring skills required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including esophagectomies, lung volume reduction, wedge resection, and post-cardiac surgery stepdown care
• Assist with and manage surgical drains, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, and PICC lines
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and actively participate in rapid response and code teams
• Administer blood products, titrate vasoactive drips, manage IV insulin protocols, and perform wound care using evidence-based nursing practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services to coordinate patient-centered care
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing requirements (flexible travel RN responsibilities)
• Contribute to a dynamic, innovative unit culture focused on quality improvement and best practices in progressive care and cardiac nursing

Why this Travel Nursing Job? Work at a Magnet-designated academic medical center with strong support for professional development, advanced practice, and team-based care. This cardiac stepdown travel contract is an excellent opportunity for experienced cardiac RNs, IMC nurses, and ICU nurses seeking short-term contract work in Madison, Wisconsin.

Apply now: If you are a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN / Travel Nurse ready for a 13-week contract at University Hospital in Madison, WI, submit your WI RN or compact license and certifications. Join our healthcare team today — great travel nursing opportunity for cardiac and progressive care RNs!

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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.