PICU RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

PICU Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, Wisconsin

Join a high-acuity pediatric intensive care team as a PICU Travel Registered Nurse in Madison, Wisconsin. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients in a comprehensive pediatric environment supported by multidisciplinary clinical services. Madison combines a welcoming community, vibrant cultural scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an appealing destination for your next travel nurse assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 13-week PICU travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; block scheduling
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Float Requirement: Float to pediatric intensive care, intermediate care, and general inpatient units as needed

PICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Pediatric ICU experience
• At least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Active Registered Nurse license with eligibility to practice in Wisconsin
• Current BLS and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
• NRP certification preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Ability to care for high-acuity patients and float across pediatric inpatient settings
• Cardiac experience, pediatric CVICU experience, or experience caring for post-cardiac surgery patients is a plus
• Must live at least 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible
• Successful completion of a telemetry examination is required before clearance to start. The exam includes adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation, with a minimum passing score of 80%; adult testing requires accurate identification of lethal rhythms and no incorrect answers involving third-degree heart blocks.

Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients in a PICU setting.
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomies, acute airways, and endotracheal suctioning.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, arterial line management, central line and PICC care, CVP monitoring, and administration of IV vasopressors.
• Interpret telemetry and arterial blood gases, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients with complex diagnoses, including congenital heart disease, post-cardiac surgery needs, neurological conditions, renal failure, hydrocephalus, and trauma.
• Administer pediatric medications, continuous sedation, insulin, blood products, TPN/lipids, and other therapies in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float safely and effectively to other pediatric inpatient units according to competency and staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient safety standards.

Apply now for this PICU Registered Nurse travel contract and advance your nursing career in Madison, Wisconsin.

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.