PICU RN in Madison, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,301/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.92
- Weekly
- $2,301
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,652
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $63.92/hour — 39% 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
- 908 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 256 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: AHS Staffing ($69.01/hour across 368 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a pediatric intensive care team in Madison as a travel Registered Nurse supporting critically ill children during overnight shifts. This assignment is designed for an experienced PICU RN who can provide focused monitoring, timely interventions, and compassionate care in a high-acuity setting. The schedule includes three 12-hour night shifts each week, with every other weekend coverage. Epic experience is required, and a telemetry assessment must be completed before clearance to start. A little night-shift stamina will go a long way.
Weather:
Madison typically offers crisp, cool days and chilly evenings during this time of year, with changing foliage, occasional rain, and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors between shifts. Layered clothing and a warm jacket are usually useful.
Fun Things To Do:
• Lakeside Leisure: Walk or bike along the shores of Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.
• Capitol Highlights: Explore the Wisconsin State Capitol, surrounding square, and nearby local shops.
• Day Trip—Spring Green: Visit Taliesin and enjoy the scenic Wisconsin River Valley.
• Day Trip—Devil’s Lake State Park: Hike among sandstone bluffs and enjoy panoramic lake views.
• Museum and Market Time: Visit the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and browse the Dane County Farmers’ Market.
Job Specifics:
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; three shifts per week with every other weekend
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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