Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,080 per week

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | Discipline: RN

Start Date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week

About the role

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill neonates, including those requiring surgical intervention, complex diagnostics, and advanced respiratory support. The position requires a dedicated RN to support high-acuity neonates in a model that emphasizes patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity neonates with a wide range of complex diagnoses
• Operate equipment including invasive and noninvasive ventilators such as NAVA and Arctic Sun cooling systems
• Float to care for patients less than 12 months of age across all AFCH units including PICU

Requirements

• Valid Wisconsin RN license or equivalent compact
• At least 2 years of recent inpatient acute care experience in neonatal intensive care, including Level III and Level IV NICU experience
• BLS and NRP certification
• Pass strict telemetry and cardiac interpretation tests with multiple attempts as described in the eligibility criteria

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation modes

Schedule

• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 09/14/2026

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Location

1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792