Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,394 per week

About the role

This position is at a Magnet‑designated academic medical center that is ranked the number one hospital in Wisconsin and recognized nationally as a leading teaching and referral institution. The facility provides interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretaries. The assignment is located in Madison, WI – a vibrant college city known for its lakes, arts, food scene, outdoor recreation, and high quality of life.

Schedule

• 12‑hour evening/night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), Monday‑Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required.
• 12‑hour day/evening shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), Monday‑Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between two units: D6/5 IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and B4/3 IMC Thoracic Surgery.
• Provide care for patients with lung and esophageal diseases, including lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, and other thoracic procedures.
• Assist with chest tube insertion procedures in the unit’s procedure room.
• Maintain a patient ratio of 3:1 for days, nights, and weekends.
• Float to other areas as needed.
• Adhere to a requirement to reside more than 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted).

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty.
• Telemetry, oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required.
• Ventilator and transplant experience required.
• ICU or IMC and surgical post‑op experience required.
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I preferred.
• Charting experience with Epic.
• Current ACLS and BLS (AHA only) certifications.
• Wisconsin RN license or a compact RN license.
• Must pass a telemetry exam with a score of 80 % or higher (two attempts provided).

Skills

• Arterial line management
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood product administration
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Central line care and management
• Chest tube management
• Heparin protocols
• High‑flow nasal cannula
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols
• Titration of vasoactive and insulin drips
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and surgery care
• Pre/post hemodialysis management
• PICC line management
• Wound care and wound vac management
• Additional critical‑care skills as needed

Benefits

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

Pay

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