Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Madison, Wisconsin

Travel RN opportunity in Madison, WI: join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and progressive care team caring for adult telemetry, oncology, and complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced academic healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Type: Travel Nursing Job / Travel RN
• Setting: Acute Care Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Shift: Day / evening, 12-hour shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Unit Focus: Telemetry, oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC, and stepdown care
• Weekend / Holiday Expectation: Every other weekend and some holidays required
• Orientation: 36 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience within the last 3 years
• Current experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, stepdown nursing, or cardiac telemetry
• Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care experience required
• Ventilator and transplant experience required
• Experience in an academic Level I or Level II trauma center, or a similar large hospital setting
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Willingness to float as needed and work collaboratively across units

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with multiple comorbidities and hemodynamic instability
• Care for patients in both general care and IMC-level assignments within a cardiac stepdown unit
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
• Manage cardiac drips, insulin drips, IV therapy, and other high-acuity interventions as needed
• Deliver care for patients with complex diagnoses including pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and post-lung transplant needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality outcomes and coordinated care
• Support a fast-paced surgical and trauma environment with strong attention to safety, patient advocacy, and clinical best practices
• Float to related inpatient units as needed to meet patient care demands

Why Travel Nurses Choose This Opportunity

• Work in a respected Madison, Wisconsin healthcare setting
• Gain experience in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and progressive care environment
• Support complex patient populations while expanding your RN clinical skills
• Enjoy a competitive weekly pay package on a 13-week travel assignment

Apply now to join this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Madison, WI and bring your cardiac stepdown expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.

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.