Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Telemetry/IMC) - Madison, Wisconsin

Join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown and thoracic surgery team in Madison, WI as a Travel Registered Nurse. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced RN with telemetry, intermediate care, and post-op cardiac nursing experience to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex thoracic and cardiac procedures. Madison 53792 offers a vibrant university-town setting, strong healthcare jobs, and plenty of dining, outdoor recreation, and community amenities.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Thoracic Surgery
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Schedule: Sunday through Saturday coverage with every other weekend and some holidays required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
• Telemetry, cardiac, oncology, and PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown experience required
• ICU or IMC and surgical post-op experience required
• Ability to work with IMC or general care patient populations if coming from ICU
• BLS and ACLS certification through AHA required
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Must pass a telemetry test prior to start
• Must be willing to float as needed
• Experience with vent and transplant care strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to cardiac stepdown and thoracic surgery patients
• Monitor telemetry and respond to rhythm changes, including dysrhythmia recognition and escalation
• Care for post-operative thoracic and cardiac patients, including those recovering from procedures such as lobectomies, esophagectomies, decortications, and wedge resections
• Manage chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, IVs, and other complex patient care needs
• Administer medications and titratable therapies according to unit protocols
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Float between comparable units as needed
• Support a team culture focused on critical thinking, innovation, and continuous learning

Apply now for this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a high-performing 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.