NICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Madison, WI
Compensation
$2,130.00 - 2,250.00/week
NICU RN Details
Location
Address : Madison, WI, 53792
Job Description
Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Madison, Wisconsin – Level IV NICU
Bring your critical care nursing skills to a high-acuity Level IV NICU in Madison, Wisconsin. This on-site travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced NICU RNs who want to care for critically ill newborns in a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare setting. Madison, WI 53792 offers a welcoming atmosphere and an appealing community setting, making it a great place to live and work during your assignment.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Madison, WI
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- End Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Schedule: Day shift (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and night shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend Coverage: Required, with approximately 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Unit: Level IV NICU
- Patient Population: Neonates requiring advanced medical and surgical care
Job Requirements
- Active RN license required
- Current BLS and NRP certifications from AHA required
- Minimum 2 years of NICU III/IV experience required
- At least 1 full year of Level IV NICU experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience caring for post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation
- Travel RN experience preferred
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Ability to float to other pediatric areas caring for patients under 12 months of age
- Pass/fail telemetry testing required prior to start
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality NICU nursing care to critically ill newborns and infants
- Support patients from admission through discharge in a family-centered neonatal intensive care environment
- Monitor and manage neonates with complex medical and surgical needs
- Administer and monitor advanced respiratory support, including ventilator management
- Care for infants with congenital conditions, neurological disorders, surgical recovery needs, and other high-acuity diagnoses
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary pediatric healthcare team members
- Provide education and emotional support to families throughout the care experience
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established clinical protocols
- Float as needed to other pediatric units caring for patients under 12 months of age
Apply now to join a respected pediatric healthcare team in Madison, Wisconsin and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.