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

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN (Madison, WI) – 13-week contract at University Hospital. Immediate openings for experienced telemetry and progressive care nurses with Epic experience.

Join the team at Wisconsin's #1 hospital, University Hospital in Madison, WI, as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN). This Magnet-designated facility is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, teaching, and innovation. Experience Madison, Wisconsin — known for its lakes, vibrant downtown, and welcoming community. Great opportunity for travel nursing jobs and cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a top-tier hospital.

Job Details – Travel Nursing Opportunity in Madison, WI

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

Job Requirements – Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN

• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in cardiac stepdown, IMC, PCU, or progressive care unit (preferred)
• Travel RN experience required (previous travel nursing assignments preferred)
• Experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center or similar-size hospital
• Telemetry, oncology, cardiac, and stepdown experience required
• Experience caring for ventilated and transplant patients required
• WI RN or Compact RN license required (must be in hand at submission)
• BLS & ACLS (AHA) required
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Must pass hospital telemetry exam prior to start (see Telemetry Exam Requirement below)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Responsibilities – Cardiac & Telemetry Nursing

• Provide comprehensive, specialized nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with multiple comorbidities, including cardiac, oncology, and post-transplant diagnoses
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, identify dysrhythmias, and manage rapid response/code situations
• Manage ventilated patients and care for arterial lines, PICC lines, and central lines
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, insulin drips, and blood products according to protocols
• Perform wound care, manage surgical drains, and provide pre/post hemodialysis patient management when needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, IV team, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Float between IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units as needed
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled

Telemetry Exam Requirement: Must achieve 100% identification of lethal rhythms and a passing score of 80% or higher within two attempts. Failure to pass may result in contract cancellation.

Why Join This Travel Nursing Position?

• Work at a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized hospital – excellent resume-building travel RN experience
• Competitive weekly pay for cardiac and telemetry travel nursing jobs
• Gain experience with Epic EHR and high-acuity cardiac/ventilator and transplant patient care
• Live and work in Madison, WI — strong quality of life, arts, and outdoor recreation

Advance your career as a Cardiac Stepdown RN or Telemetry Registered Nurse in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure this travel nursing assignment at University Hospital!

Apply now — Submit your resume, current WI RN or Compact license, and certifications (BLS/ACLS) to be considered for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) opportunity.

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