Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Madison, WI

Travel RN opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin: bring your pediatric acute care experience to a high-acuity cardiac stepdown unit and make an impact in a supportive healthcare setting.

Join a dynamic pediatric cardiac stepdown team in Madison, WI for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This role offers rotating 12-hour shifts, Epic charting, and the chance to care for a diverse pediatric population in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Madison is known for its lakes, strong healthcare community, and welcoming Midwest lifestyle—an ideal location for your next nursing contract.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Job Title: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Schedule: Rotating days and nights, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday with every other weekend required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting System: Epic

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric acute care or pediatric med-surg experience within the last 3 years
• BLS and PALS certification required (AHA only)
• Epic experience required
• Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Experience with pediatric stepdown, intermediate care, or mixed-acuity patient populations preferred
• Comfort working rotating shifts, weekends, and a travel nurse schedule
• Willingness to float as needed

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care for pediatric patients with a range of acuity levels
• Monitor telemetry and identify significant cardiac rhythms and changes in patient status
• Support patients with respiratory needs including CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and ventilator dependence
• Care for pediatric patients with neuro, diabetic, nephrology, spinal fusion, and other medical/surgical needs
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and assist with blood and blood product administration
• Perform thorough patient assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Promote safe, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric stepdown environment

Apply now to join this pediatric cardiac stepdown travel nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin and advance your nursing career with a rewarding healthcare assignment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.