IMC RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care in Madison, WI

Experienced Registered Nurse needed for a Cardiac Stepdown travel nursing assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison offers a vibrant community, a strong healthcare and academic environment, and easy access to parks, lakes, and outdoor recreation, making it an appealing place to live and work. Join a respected academic medical center and provide care for adult patients with complex cardiac, telemetry, and progressive care needs in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / IMC / Progressive Care / Telemetry
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekly Schedule: 36 hours per week, 3 shifts per week
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and some holidays required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Setting: Academic Level I trauma center
• Patient Population: Adult acute care and stepdown patients

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience within the last 3 years
• Cardiac stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC, or telemetry experience required
• Experience in an Academic Level I or II trauma center, or similar high-acuity hospital setting
• Ventilator experience required
• Transplant experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only)
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Willingness to float as needed
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to acutely ill adult cardiac and progressive care patients
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely clinical intervention
• Care for patients with complex diagnoses, including pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and post-lung transplant needs
• Manage ventilated patients and support advanced respiratory care needs
• Perform comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and ongoing reassessment of patient status
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Support safe patient flow across general care and IMC-level assignments
• Float to other appropriate units as required by patient care needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical standards in Epic
• Contribute to a team environment focused on quality, safety, and excellent patient outcomes

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and advance your cardiac stepdown nursing career today.

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.