Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Madison, WI

Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Madison, WI Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse – Travel RN Contract in Madison, Wisconsin

Bring your cardiac stepdown RN expertise to a highly respected, Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Madison, Wisconsin
. Located in the welcoming Madison, WI 53792 area, this opportunity offers access to a vibrant city known for its scenic lakes, lively college-town energy, beautiful outdoor spaces, and convenient dining and entertainment options. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a dynamic intermediate care environment where you’ll care for complex thoracic surgery and cardiac stepdown patients while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team committed to evidence-based practice and excellent patient outcomes.

• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing / Travel RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  3 shifts per week;
  Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 20 hours
• Float Requirement: Required as needed
• Location: Madison, WI 53792

• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in the cardiac stepdown or related specialty
• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA
• Telemetry testing required prior to start with strict pass/fail criteria
• Experience with telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC, or stepdown patients
• Vent and transplant experience required
• ICU, IMC, or surgical post-op experience required
• Strong Epic charting experience preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and float when needed
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations

• Provide high-quality nursing care to thoracic surgery, cardiac stepdown, and intermediate care patients
• Care for patients recovering from procedures such as esophagectomies, lobectomies, decortications, wedge resections, and cardiac surgery
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, ports, IVs, and other complex patient care needs
• Administer and titrate medications and drips according to unit protocols
• Support respiratory care needs including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion and maintain strong clinical vigilance on the unit
• Float to related units as needed and contribute to a flexible, team-based care environment
• Bring a positive attitude, initiative, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced acute care setting

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GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.