Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Madison, WI

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Madison, Wisconsin, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN). This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced acute care nurse who is confident caring for complex adult patients with cardiac, pulmonary, surgical, trauma, and transplant-related needs. Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced academic Level I trauma environment while strengthening your progressive care, intermediate care, and cardiac telemetry expertise.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / IMC / PCU
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370 per week
• Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend and additional weekend coverage as needed
• Holiday Coverage: Holiday assignments may be required; December 24 and December 25 are required dates for this assignment
• Patient Population: Adults with complex medical, cardiac, pulmonary, surgical, trauma, and transplant-related conditions
• Patient Acuity: General care and intermediate-care/stepdown patients
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Additional Scheduling Information: Travelers must be willing to float as needed and must live more than 50 miles from the assignment location

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact RN license
• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the past 3 years, preferably in cardiac stepdown, PCU, DOU, IMC, or telemetry
• Recent experience in an academic Level I or Level II trauma center, or a comparable high-volume hospital
• Strong proficiency caring for ventilated patients and post-transplant patients, including lung transplant populations
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Demonstrated cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Successful completion of a required telemetry assessment before the start of the assignment
• Ability to care for complex adult patients with multiple comorbidities and potential hemodynamic instability

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill adult patients in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, and acute medical settings
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond to clinically significant dysrhythmias
• Care for patients requiring ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, tracheostomy management, and other noninvasive airway therapies
• Manage cardiac drips, insulin infusions, heparin protocols, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, and specialized monitoring equipment
• Provide post-transplant care, including care for pulmonary and lung transplant patients
• Administer blood products and medications safely while assessing for changes in patient condition
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, rapid response teams, IV services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in emergency response and code situations while maintaining a calm, patient-centered approach
• Float to other appropriate units as needed and maintain flexibility in a dynamic clinical environment

About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, offers an engaging blend of vibrant city life, scenic lakes, welcoming neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation. Known for its strong cultural scene, excellent dining, and energetic community atmosphere, Madison provides travel nurses with an attractive place to live and explore throughout their assignment.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN contract and advance your acute care nursing experience in Madison, Wisconsin.

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.