Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521556
Cardiac Stepdown RN- Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Madison, WI
Travel RN opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin 53792 for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse. Madison is a welcoming city known for its scenic lakes, vibrant downtown, and strong healthcare community, making it an appealing place to grow your nursing career. Join a high-acuity, academic healthcare team and make an impact in progressive care, intermediate care, and telemetry nursing.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Intermediate Care / Telemetry
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin 53792
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
- Schedule: Every other weekend and some holidays required
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Charting System: Epic EMR
- Unit Environment: Adult acute care with telemetry and stepdown experience
Job Requirements
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years
- Prior experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown nursing required
- Telemetry, cardiac, oncology, or med-surg/tele experience strongly preferred
- Experience with ventilator care and transplant patients required
- Experience in an academic Level I or Level II trauma center, or similarly sized hospital, required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Comfortable using Epic charting and electronic health records
- Ability to pass a telemetry competency assessment prior to start
- Ability to float as needed within similar acute care areas
- Strong critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with complex medical and surgical needs
- Monitor telemetry rhythms, interpret changes, and respond appropriately to patient status updates
- Care for patients with hemodynamic instability, multiple comorbidities, and high-acuity diagnoses
- Support patients with pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and post-lung transplant care
- Manage ventilated patients and deliver skilled stepdown-level nursing interventions
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
- Administer treatments, medications, and procedures according to unit standards and patient needs
- Float as needed to comparable care areas to support unit needs
- Contribute to a team-based, patient-centered culture focused on quality, safety, and patient advocacy
Apply now for this Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse job in Madison, WI, and join a respected healthcare team today.
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.
Equal Opportunity
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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