Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,318 per week

About the role

Travel Nurse RN in the Emergency Department (ED) for a 13‑week assignment in Madison, Wisconsin, starting 10/12/2026. Work 12‑hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Patient ratio 4:1. Float to UW University as required.

Facility

This facility is one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country, taking a holistic approach to healthcare. The Emergency Department provides comprehensive emergency care to nearly 45,000 patients annually, is designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, an Acute Stroke Ready Center, and a recognized Pediatric Ready Emergency Department. It features 40 exam rooms, 19 vertical care spaces, and can flex an additional 20 exam rooms during patient surges.

Location

Madison, WI – the state capital offering a vibrant cultural scene, thriving dining and arts, beautiful outdoor recreation along a chain of lakes, a progressive community, excellent quality of life, and a strong healthcare infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care across all age groups, including triage, IV management, blood product administration, procedural sedation, and management of trauma and critical conditions.
• Serve on the hospital’s rapid response team delivering emergent assessment and intervention throughout the facility.
• Coordinate with ground ambulance and Med Flight services for critically ill and injured patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support services such as IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and social services.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last 3 years.
• Travel nursing experience.
• Trauma Level II experience (Level I preferred).
• Experience with Epic charting system.
• Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license.
• Current ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and TNCC certifications.
• Pass a Telemetry exam (minimum 80%); two attempts allowed. Adult telemetry exam requires 100% identification of lethal rhythms and no incorrect answers on 3rd‑degree heart block questions. Pediatric telemetry exam covers ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for patients from neonates to geriatrics.
• Strong emergency assessment and intervention skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit with payroll support.
• 401(k) with 100 % matching.
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance.
• Non‑taxable stipends for lodging, meals, and incidentals.
• 24/7 on‑call support.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Referral bonus.
• Contract completion bonus.

Pay

Estimated gross weekly pay: $0.00 – $250 plus a contract completion bonus. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.