Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,299/weekOverview
- Start Date02/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at a top-ranked academic Level 1 Trauma center. The ED treats over 60,000 patients annually, including adult and pediatric populations, and offers comprehensive emergency services including trauma care, cardiac catheterization, acute stroke care, burn center, ECMO program, and more.
Work Schedule
- Evening/Night shifts (12-hour and 8-hour shifts as needed)
- Typical shift times: 1500-0330 or 1900-0730
- Weekend and holiday rotation required
- Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric patients within the last 3 years
- Experience in an academic Level 1 Trauma center or similar size hospital required
- Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
- Epic electronic health record experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
Licensure & Certifications
- Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association only
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
- Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
Additional Requirements & Information
- Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site
- Must complete various background checks and verifications as per facility and state requirements
- Required to complete facility-specific competency exams including Telemetry testing (Adult and Pediatric as applicable)
- Must comply with all health document requirements including immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB testing, Flu vaccine or approved exemption, etc.)
- Drug screening required per agency standards
- Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgment and pass medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
- Facility is Magnet®-designated and highly ranked nationally
Facility Highlights
- Academic Level 1 Trauma center
- Comprehensive emergency services including pediatric emergency care
- Active ECMO program
- Coordination with ground ambulances and Med Flight for critical patients
- Magnet®-designated hospital and Wisconsin’s #1 hospital
Summary
This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in a high-acuity Emergency Department requiring strong ED experience, prior travel experience, and multiple certifications. The role involves flexible scheduling with floating responsibilities and working in a leading academic trauma center environment.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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