PICU Registered Nurse Travel Nursing Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Bring your pediatric critical care expertise to a top-rated hospital in Madison, WI. This travel PICU Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced pediatric ICU nurses seeking a high-acuity assignment in a collaborative, family-centered environment.

Madison, Wisconsin offers a vibrant city setting with lakes, parks, and a welcoming community–making this an excellent choice for travel nursing professionals looking for their next pediatric intensive care unit job.

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 – $2,480
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Floating: Required to float as needed to related inpatient units
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 36 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license from your permanent address state
• At least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the PICU specialty
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience; CVICU, cardiac step-down, or general cardiac experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association
• Basic arrhythmia and telemetry competency required; telemetry exam must be passed prior to start
• Strong Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to work in a high-acuity pediatric critical care environment and adapt to floating assignments
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, family-centered care to critically ill and injured pediatric patients
• Monitor and manage complex medical and surgical conditions in a high-acuity PICU setting
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Administer medications, blood products, and advanced therapies per unit protocols
• Manage ventilated patients, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other critical care equipment
• Support patients with neurological, cardiac, respiratory, renal, trauma, and post-operative needs
• Float to other inpatient areas as needed to support staffing needs and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established clinical standards

Why Consider This Pediatric Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a respected Wisconsin healthcare setting with a collaborative care team
• Gain valuable travel RN experience in a specialized pediatric critical care unit
• Enjoy a consistent night shift schedule in a vibrant Midwest city
• Support high-acuity pediatric patients while advancing your critical care nursing career

Apply now to join this rewarding Madison, Wisconsin PICU travel nursing assignment and make a difference in pediatric critical care.

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.