Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,515 per week in Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Heart and Vascular Intermediate Care – Wisconsin

Start Date: September 14, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required. Patient ratio 1:4 across all shifts.

Highlights

• Work in a 15-bed Heart and Vascular Intermediate Care Unit at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma center ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Care for vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiology patients at intermediate and general levels of care
• Gain experience with diverse patient populations including AAA repairs, carotid endarterectomies, cardiac surgery stepdown patients, lytic therapies, and amputations
• Epic charting system with 36 hours of orientation provided
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Participate in shared governance and unit-based councils driving quality improvement initiatives and practice change

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care MS/Telemetry experience within the last 3 years
• Required skills include telemetry monitoring, arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP management, interpretation of dysrhythmias and ABGs, titration of vasoactive and insulin drips, and post-cardiac angiogram care
• Experience with chest tubes, feeding tubes, temporary external pacing wires, PCAs, and wound care/wound vac
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Must pass telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility
• Floating to other units as needed required

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This position offers the chance to advance your nursing skills at one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals and referral centers. You'll work in a patient-and-family-focused environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice, with daily care team visits where patients actively participate in their care plans. Join a collaborative team that encourages professional growth and utilizes the latest technology and interventions in cardiovascular and vascular surgical care.