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

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel) – Madison, WI: 13-week contract caring for acutely ill adult patients in a leading hospital setting. Advance your Travel RN career in Wisconsin with this rewarding opportunity.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Location: Madison, WI 53792 (Madison nursing jobs / Wisconsin travel nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am), Monday–Friday; every other weekend and some holidays required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care & IMC Thoracic (Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry / Progressive Care RN)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 (Nights/Weekends)
• Orientation: Approximately 1 week

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) — Wisconsin RN or compact RN license required (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty (Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown)
• Travel RN experience required
• Experience in an Academic Level I or II trauma center or similar-size hospital preferred
• Telemetry, oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Ventilator and transplant experience required (post-lung transplant, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension)
• BLS & ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must pass Telemetry exam prior to start (see Telemetry Exam Criteria below)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Telemetry Exam Criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no incorrect answers on 3rd degree heart block questions, 80%+ passing score. Two attempts allowed; remediation required for third attempt.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, specialized nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with multiple comorbidities and hemodynamic instability
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and complex cardiac rhythms as a Telemetry RN / Cardiac Stepdown RN
• Manage ventilated patients and provide post-transplant care for lung transplant patients
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, insulin protocols, and blood products
• Perform wound care, manage surgical drains, and provide tracheostomy care
• Care for specialty populations including cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Float between IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units as needed
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations to support consistent patient care

Why This Travel Nursing Job in Madison, WI?

• Work in a high-quality hospital environment with advanced resources and a collaborative team
• Opportunity to expand your Telemetry RN and Progressive Care RN experience in a high-acuity setting
• Competitive weekly pay and a supportive multidisciplinary environment ideal for Travel RNs
• Live and work in Madison — vibrant downtown, lakes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Madison, WI. Submit your WI RN or compact license, current BLS/ACLS (AHA), travel RN references, and Epic experience. Join our healthcare team and advance your career in telemetry and progressive care — apply today!

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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.