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

Travel RN opportunity in Madison, WI: join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown, progressive care, and telemetry team caring for complex adult and geriatric patients. Madison offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a vibrant community and plenty to enjoy during your time off. This Wisconsin nursing job is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment, Epic experience, and a collaborative approach to acute care.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Setting: Cardiac stepdown / intermediate care / progressive care unit (PCU)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Location: Madison, WI 53792

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in cardiac stepdown, PCU, IMC, DOU, or similar specialty within the last 3 years
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA
• Telemetry competency with the ability to pass a pre-start telemetry test
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia management, thoracic care, oncology, or transplant patients preferred
• Experience with ventilator management and transplant care preferred
• Strong skills in managing arterial lines, chest tubes, central lines, IVs, and vasoactive drips
• Comfortable using Epic and working in a collaborative acute care environment
• Must be willing to float as needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and thoracic surgery patients
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to rhythm changes and clinical status updates
• Support patients recovering from thoracic and cardiac procedures, including post-op and intermediate care needs
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion and ongoing chest tube management
• Administer medications and therapies, including blood products, insulin protocols, and vasoactive drips as ordered
• Manage central lines, PICCs, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, compassionate, evidence-based care
• Float to related units as needed to support patient care needs
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold unit standards for quality and safety

Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for experienced travel nurses
• Work in a respected cardiac stepdown and progressive care setting
• Opportunity to expand your telemetry and acute care nursing skills
• Join a supportive healthcare team in Madison, Wisconsin

Apply now to take your next step in travel nursing and join this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity in Madison, WI.

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.