Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,433 per week in Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, evening and night rotations (3:00 PM - 3:30 AM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), includes weekends and holidays

Highlights:

• Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Center with Pediatric Ready Emergency Department designation
• High-volume department serving nearly 45,000 patients annually with 140 daily census
• 40 exam rooms plus 19 vertical care spaces with ability to flex additional capacity during peak volume
• 4:1 patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and more
• Epic electronic medical records system utilized throughout facility
• 20 hours of orientation provided; free onsite parking available

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or multistate Compact RN license
• Minimum two years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last three years
• Travel nursing experience required
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Epic charting system experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria
• Flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions only)
• Willingness to float within the health system as needed
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join the emergency care team at one of the region's most advanced healthcare facilities, where emergency services are integrated within a holistic wellness-focused environment. This department serves as a critical access point for the health system, providing evidence-based emergency care across all age groups from neonates to geriatrics. ED staff also function as the facility's rapid response team, offering the opportunity to develop advanced critical care skills while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes throughout the entire hospital system.