Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Madison, WI, and use your acute-care expertise to care for complex cardiac, pulmonary, thoracic, and progressive-care patients in a high-acuity Cardiac Stepdown and Thoracic Intermediate Care setting. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys telemetry monitoring, postoperative care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and thriving university-town atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and some holidays required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 3 patients per nurse
• Unit Coverage: Cardiac/medical progressive care and thoracic intermediate care
• Floating: Float as needed within the appropriate care areas

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute-care Registered Nurse experience within the last 3 years, preferably in cardiac stepdown, PCU, IMC, DOU, telemetry, ICU, or thoracic surgery
• Experience caring for patients requiring cardiac telemetry, oncology care, postoperative care, transplant care, and ventilator management
• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring skills
• Successful completion of a required telemetry assessment before start; strict passing criteria apply
• Ability to provide nursing care for both intermediate-care and general-care patient populations
• Applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible under the local assignment policy

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic procedures, including lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, wedge resections, and lung volume reduction surgeries
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identify dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage chest tubes, surgical drains, central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, ports, feeding tubes, and vascular access devices
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and vasoactive drips according to established standards
• Provide respiratory support and monitoring for patients receiving oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Perform pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, hemodialysis, and other complex interventions
• Assess patients, interpret diagnostic data including arterial blood gases, and apply evidence-based nursing interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Participate in rapid response and code team activities, patient education, wound care, and discharge planning
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate, patient-centered care

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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.