Neonatal ICU RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV NICU Travel contract at a leading pediatric hospital in Madison, WI. 2+ years NICU experience (1 year Level IV), Travel RN experience, Epic required. 13-week assignment: 4/20/2026–7/20/2026.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (7:00pm – 7:30am), Monday–Friday
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 2–3 weekends per 6-week period
• Float Requirement: Required to float to all hospital units including PICU for patients under 12 months
• Position Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse – Neonatal Nurse / NICU RN

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV clinical experience, including at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU within the last 3 years
• Travel RN experience required
• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license (must be in hand at submittal)
• BLS and NRP certifications (AHA required)
• Experience with postoperative patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and multiple modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Telemetry competency required (pass/fail testing prior to start)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity nursing care for critically ill neonates in a 26-bed Level IV NICU (neonatal critical care, pediatric critical care)
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, and g-tube management
• Deliver post-operative care and advanced monitoring for surgical neonates
• Perform thorough neonatal assessments, monitor vital signs, and administer medications including antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-seizure drugs
• Support breastfeeding, bottle feeding, gavage feeds, phototherapy, and isolation precautions
• Conduct sepsis workups, blood glucose monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Educate and support families throughout the continuum of care; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Float to other hospital units as needed to care for infants less than 12 months of age

Why Join Our Team

• Work in a Magnet-designated, state-of-the-art pediatric facility with strong interdisciplinary support
• Opportunity to expand neonatal critical care and Level IV NICU experience in a leading academic center
• Experience working with advanced technology and Epic EHR — valuable for future travel nursing and permanent RN roles
• Live and work in Madison, WI — top-rated quality of life, lakes, dining, and outdoor recreation (Madison, Wisconsin healthcare jobs)

Apply now to join our NICU travel nursing team at a leading pediatric hospital in Madison, WI. Submit your resume and current licensure or contact our recruiter to discuss this travel RN opportunity. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional neonatal care in Madison, WI — apply today!

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