Posted 09/16/2026 · Job #517981
Cardiac Stepdown RN- Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Madison, Wisconsin
Bring your telemetry and stepdown expertise to a fast-paced cardiac and thoracic care environment in Madison, WI. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to work with complex adult and geriatric patients, collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, and contribute to a Magnet-recognized, teaching-hospital setting in one of the Midwest’s most vibrant cities.
Job Details
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / IMC / Progressive Care
- Location: Madison, WI 53792
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 1/11/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
- Telemetry RN experience required
- Experience in cardiac telemetry, stepdown, progressive care, or IMC settings
- Experience with vent and transplant patients required
- Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage cardiac rhythms
- Experience with Epic preferred/required
- Must pass telemetry testing prior to start
- Willingness to float as needed between IMC and thoracic care units
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care for cardiac stepdown, thoracic surgery, and progressive care patients
- Monitor telemetry, identify rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to clinical changes
- Care for patients recovering from esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resections, and other thoracic procedures
- Support post-op and IMC patients who require close observation and skilled nursing care
- Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion within the unit procedure room
- Manage a variety of clinical tasks including oxygen therapy, IV management, central line care, and medication titration
- Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Float as needed to support both IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and thoracic care units
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care while contributing to a collaborative team culture
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel job in Madison, Wisconsin and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient 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.
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GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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