Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Madison, WI

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department travel nursing assignment in Madison, Wisconsin, earning an estimated $2,070-$2,180 weekly while caring for neonates, pediatric patients, adults, and older adults. This Emergency Room RN opportunity is based in a nationally recognized academic medical setting with comprehensive specialty support, advanced emergency services, and a strong focus on clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070-$2,180
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN/ER RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour evening/night shifts
• Shift Options: 3:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.; 8-hour shifts may be needed based on department requirements
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Department Profile: High-acuity Emergency Department with approximately 200 visits per day and comprehensive specialty support
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Required on a rotating basis
• Floating: May be required to another Emergency Department within the health system
• Orientation: 20 hours
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Emergency Department or Emergency Room RN experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients within the past 3 years
• Valid Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Current TNCC certification
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Ability to care for patients in a high-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department
• Strong telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Successful completion of a required telemetry assessment before clearance to begin
• Applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and evidence-based emergency nursing care across a broad range of patient populations and acuity levels
• Perform emergency assessments, triage, prioritization, reassessment, and ongoing patient monitoring
• Recognize and respond to changes in cardiac rhythms, respiratory status, neurological condition, and hemodynamic stability
• Care for patients experiencing trauma, stroke, STEMI, respiratory emergencies, behavioral health crises, overdose, burns, sepsis, and multisystem conditions
• Manage ventilated patients, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation, blood products, and emergency medications
• Support airway management, intubation, emergency resuscitation, and other advanced emergency procedures within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, care plans, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional approach while caring for patients and families during urgent and life-threatening situations
• Float as needed and adapt quickly to changing department priorities

Why Choose Madison, Wisconsin?

Madison combines the energy of Wisconsin’s state capital with a welcoming community surrounded by lakes, parks, scenic trails, and vibrant cultural neighborhoods. Travel nurses can enjoy excellent dining, outdoor recreation, arts and entertainment, and a lively downtown atmosphere while experiencing the professional opportunities of a leading regional healthcare destination.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.