Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Madison, WI
Travel registered nurse jobs in Madison, Wisconsin are in strong demand across University of Wisconsin Health, academic medical centers near the Capitol Square district, and hospital systems in the Near West Side and East Washington corridor, with active openings in ICU, emergency, and med-surg specialties. Employers posting roles right now include American Traveler and Voyage Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring prior CVICU and Level I Trauma experience plus NextStage CVVH machine proficiency.
Details
- Work in the Cardiovascular ICU of a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
- Patient ratio of 1:2-3
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation
- Some holiday coverage required, no on-call responsibilities
- 4x12 scheduling or blocked weekends available if preferred
- Floating required as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
- Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in CVICU specialty required
- Level I Trauma experience required
- CVICU experience required
- Experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine required
- Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required, within past 12 months preferred
- Must pass a telemetry exam with strict scoring criteria prior to starting
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to post cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, and cardiovascular intervention patients
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes as needed
- Care for ventilated patients including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation
- Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and renal failure management expected
- Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and managing dysrhythmias
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, locals not accepted
- First-time travelers not accepted for this role
- References are not required for consideration
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Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a travel registered nurse job in Madison?
Focus your search on Madison's large academic and regional health systems, which drive the bulk of travel nurse demand here. Positions concentrate near the University Avenue medical corridor, the Near West Side, and East Madison community health facilities. Candidates with ICU, emergency department, or operating room experience move fastest in this market. Applying directly through hospital systems and specialty staffing partners with established Madison relationships gives you the strongest footing.
Which companies hire travel registered nurses in Madison?
Madison travel registered nurse roles are posted by American Traveler and Voyage Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Madison's employer mix leans toward large academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and long-term care and rehabilitation facilities spread across the metro.
How can I get a travel registered nurse job in Madison with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Madison is targeting the city's long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community health clinics, which often accept nurses with fewer than two years of experience when specialty hospitals will not. UW Health and affiliated outpatient clinics occasionally post new-grad-friendly contract positions. Completing a local clinical rotation or per-diem shift at a Madison facility before pursuing travel contracts builds the verified local experience that staffing coordinators here look for.
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