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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV Travel Nursing Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin

Apply for a 13-week NICU travel nurse assignment in Madison, Wisconsin, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill newborns and infants. Join a high-acuity, 26-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within a comprehensive pediatric medical center known for advanced specialty care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered healing. Madison offers a vibrant community with beautiful lakes, extensive parks and bike paths, and a welcoming cultural and academic atmosphere.

Travel NICU RN Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; rotating day and night availability
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 4–6 weekend shifts during the assignment, based on unit needs
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours; orientation shifts may vary and may include 8-hour shifts
• Unit: 26-bed Level IV NICU with an average daily census of approximately 17 patients
• Floating: Travelers may float as needed to pediatric units, including the PICU, caring for patients younger than 12 months
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible

Level IV NICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care NICU experience, including a minimum of 1 full year in a Level IV NICU
• Experience should be within the last 3 years and may combine Level III and Level IV NICU practice, provided the Level IV minimum is met
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications through the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records
• Demonstrated experience caring for post-operative neonates, patients with gastrostomy tubes, tracheostomies, and invasive or noninvasive ventilation
• Clinical familiarity with high-frequency ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators, nitric oxide, oscillators, umbilical lines, central lines, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, and neonatal medication administration
• Ability to successfully complete required pediatric and adult cardiac rhythm interpretation testing
• Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill newborns and infants from admission through discharge
• Care for neonates with complex medical and surgical conditions, including prematurity, congenital heart disease, neurologic disorders, metabolic or genetic conditions, and post-operative needs
• Manage patients requiring invasive and noninvasive respiratory support, including conventional ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow therapy, NAVA, high-frequency ventilation, and oscillator therapy
• Monitor and manage central lines, arterial lines, UACs, UVCs, drains, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and other specialized equipment
• Administer medications, blood products, antibiotics, vasopressors, surfactants, steroids, insulin, and other therapies according to neonatal protocols
• Support specialized treatments and procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia, phototherapy, seizure monitoring, cardiac catheterization recovery, and post-abdominal or cardiac surgery care
• Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Promote developmental care, thermoregulation, safe feeding, breastfeeding support, and family education
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float to appropriate pediatric units when needed and provide safe, age-specific care for infants younger than 12 months

Apply now for this Level IV NICU travel nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a specialized neonatal care team serving critically ill infants and their families.

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.