NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,249/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$723/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,526/week
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day/Evening shifts, 12 hours (7:00 am - 7:30 pm)
- Monday through Friday
- Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience
- At least 1 full year must be in a Level IV NICU
- Level III and Level IV experience can be combined to meet the 2-year total
- Experience with post-op patients, G-tubes, trach/vent management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Wisconsin RN license or compact license
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA
Required Qualifications & Compliance
- Valid RN license in Wisconsin
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- At least 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, including at least 1 year of Level IV NICU experience
- NICU experience within the last year
- Experience with post-op patients
- Experience with trach/vent management
- Experience with invasive ventilation
- Experience with noninvasive ventilation
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NRP certification
Required Qualifications & Compliance
- Background check within 90 days prior to start date, including multi-location search for past 7 years
- Education verification as applicable
- State-specific caregiver screening for Wisconsin within 90 days of start
- Physical exam (must meet agency standard)
- Immunizations and health documents including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult Tdap required)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions considered
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions considered
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
- Drug screening per agency standards
Testing & Competency Requirements
- Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for inpatient pediatric units including NICU
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
- Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication knowledge as required
- Annual skills checklist and competency exams
Additional Notes
- Candidates must complete a photo for badge issuance following specific guidelines (passport-style, no selfies, solid background)
- Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start
- References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required (agency standard)
- Employment application required for all candidates
Prior Travel Experience
- No explicit prior travel experience requirement stated
This position is ideal for experienced NICU Registered Nurses with strong Level IV NICU skills, looking for a travel contract opportunity in Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare facility.
Employer
Olaro
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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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