Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Madison, WI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 HIGH-ACUITY IMC / STEPDOWN RN CONTRACT – VENT & POST-TRANSPLANT SPECIALTY

First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel opening for a highly skilled Intermediate Care (IMC) / Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within the nation-leading, Magnet-designated University Hospital network, this role spans two specialized units: the D6/5 Acute Med/Progressive Care unit and the B4/3 Thoracic unit. If you are looking for a reliable 3x12 night routine, top-tier Midwestern tax-free stipends, and an environment that utilizes advanced clinical skills, this contract is built for you!

Please note: Prior travel nursing experience is required for this opening. The facility enforces strict pass/fail testing parameters prior to your official start.

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $2,426.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,526.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $25.00/hr
• Overtime Rate: $37.50/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-Hours (19:00 - 07:30). Bypasses rigid block scheduling formats.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Outstanding, tiered acuity mapping tracking at a stable 1:2 ratio for IMC-level care and 1:4 for general care needs.
• Weekend & Holiday Expectations: Rotating every other weekend coverage is mandatory to meet unit needs, alongside designated holidays.
• EMR Charting System: Epic.
• Clinical Scope & Patient Diagnoses: Comprehensive care for acutely ill adults presenting with severe hemodynamic instability and multiple comorbidities. Core patient mixes encompass high-acuity thoracic, surgical, and trauma lines, with a specialized focus on Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, ventilators, and post-lung transplant management.
• Core Responsibilities & Infusions: Ventilator care, post-transplant care, telemetry tracking, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, titration of cardiac and insulin drips, IV insulin protocols, arterial lines, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), pre/post hemodialysis support, and procedural sedation administration/monitoring.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of active acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty. Must have strong, proven proficiency in vent management and post-transplant care to be considered. Experience in an Academic Level I or II trauma center or similar-sized hospital is mandatory.
• Licensure: Valid Wisconsin State Nursing License or a valid Multi-State Compact RN License must be active at submission.
• Certifications Required: Active AHA ACLS and AHA BLS certifications are strictly required to clear the portal gate (AHA cards only).
• Vaccine Guidelines: Facility mandates full compliance with standard Influenza vaccination rules (approved medical or religious exemptions are accepted). COVID-19 vaccine is not required.

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH

Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized nursing recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the account manager for prioritized presentation!

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