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

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment | Madison, WI

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Madison, WI. 13-week Level IV NICU travel contract at a Magnet-designated pediatric medical center; Level IV NICU experience and travel nursing background required.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI 53792 – Madison healthcare jobs, Wisconsin nursing jobs; vibrant city with lakes, parks, dining, and arts.
• Role: NICU Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Nurse, Neonatal ICU (Level IV)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nursing Job
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 05/18/2026 – End: 08/17/2026)
• Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm, Night: 7:00pm–7:30am), 3 shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 2–3 weekends per 6-week schedule (4–6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, including at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU (within the last 3 years)
• Previous travel nursing experience required (NICU travel nurse preferred)
• Active WI RN license or compact state license (must be in hand at submission) — Wisconsin nursing license
• BLS and NRP certifications (AHA required) — neonatal resuscitation experience
• Clinical experience with post-op neonatal patients, g-tubes, tracheostomy/vent management, and multiple modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Proficiency with Epic EMR / Epic charting system
• Ability to float to all AFCH pediatric units, including PICU, for patients less than 12 months of age
• Pass/Fail telemetry exam required prior to start (strict criteria)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to high-acuity neonates and infants in a 26-bed Level IV NICU
• Manage complex medical and surgical neonatal patients, including advanced ventilator management, post-surgical care, and specialized therapies
• Administer medications and blood products; perform advanced procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, and ventilator troubleshooting
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary pediatric team: neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and surgeons
• Provide education and emotional support to families from admission through discharge—strong family communication skills expected
• Float to other pediatric units (including PICU) as needed; provide safe care for infants under 12 months
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic EMR and adhere to hospital policies and quality standards

Work at a nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center with Magnet designation and a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. This NICU travel nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin offers professional growth, competitive pay, and a chance to impact critically ill newborns and their families. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your neonatal nursing career in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment!

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.