
LTAC | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.39
- Weekly
- $2,030
- Yearly (full-time)
- $105,560
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $56.39/hour — 23% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 911 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 267 of them in Madison.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($70.01/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Travel LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Madison, Wisconsin
Join a collaborative long-term acute care (LTAC) team in Madison, Wisconsin, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing meaningful care to patients with complex medical needs. This on-site travel nursing contract offers 12-hour day shifts, a supportive interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference throughout each patient’s recovery journey. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming community known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and strong healthcare presence.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Openings: 2
- Work Setting: On-site long-term acute care environment
LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
- At least 1 year of bedside clinical nursing experience required; 2 years of experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift when applicable to the assignment
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
LTAC RN Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care.
- Deliver, evaluate, and document safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex and extended acute-care needs.
- Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes to physicians, charge nurses, and other members of the care team.
- Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, rehabilitation activities, treatment planning, and ongoing patient evaluations.
- Initiate discharge planning at admission and provide patient and family education in preparation for transition to the next level of care.
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing assistants, practical nurses, and orienting staff.
- Promote patient and workplace safety, including safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and hazard reporting.
- Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, support efficient unit operations, and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.
Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated healthcare team providing high-quality care to patients with complex medical needs.
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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