Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Madison, Wisconsin

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Madison, Wisconsin, where advanced care, collaboration, and continuous learning come together in a respected teaching-hospital environment. This 13-week travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiac stepdown RN or telemetry nurse who enjoys caring for complex thoracic, cardiac, and progressive care patients in a vibrant Midwest healthcare community.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 1/11/2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: Acute care cardiac stepdown / intermediate care environment
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Location Highlights: Work in a lively Wisconsin city known for its scenic lakes, outdoor recreation, major medical centers, and strong culture of education and innovation.

Job Requirements

• 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience within the last 3 years in the specialty area
• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through AHA
• Epic charting experience required
• Telemetry competency required; ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, progressive care, ICU, or intermediate care patients
• Experience with ventilator support and transplant patients preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills and comfort caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Must be willing to float as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and thoracic surgery patients
• Monitor telemetry and respond to rhythm changes, dysrhythmias, and clinical deterioration
• Manage complex post-op and progressive care patients, including those recovering from thoracic and cardiac procedures
• Support procedures such as chest tube insertion and ongoing chest tube management
• Administer and titrate medications and therapies as ordered, including vasoactive and insulin infusions when appropriate
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Perform patient assessments, document accurately in Epic, and communicate changes in condition promptly
• Float to similar units as needed based on patient care needs
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on evidence-based practice

Apply now to explore this Madison, WI travel nursing opportunity and join a respected cardiac stepdown healthcare team today.

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.