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Pediatric | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMadison, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Madison, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 21, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Contract length
17 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $57.64/hour — 25% 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.

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Job description

Pediatric Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin

Bring your pediatric peri-anesthesia expertise to a highly regarded children’s hospital in Madison, WI. This Pediatric Registered Nurse travel job offers the chance to support a specialized pediatric PACU, pre-op, post-op, and OR recovery environment while caring for infants, children, adolescents, and select adult patients in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare setting.

Job Details

  • Position: Pediatric Registered Nurse (Pediatric PACU / Peri-Anesthesia RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Setting: Pediatric PACU / Pre-Post / OR Recovery
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 17 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: Evening/night shifts with flexibility; Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday, no on-call
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Location: Madison, WI 53792
  • Area Highlights: Madison, WI 53792 is a welcoming city known for its scenic lakes, vibrant neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community, offering a great setting for both work and everyday life.
  • Additional Notes: Travelers may be required to float as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required; pending Wisconsin license may be considered with submission
  • Minimum 2 years of pediatric PACU, pediatric perioperative, or related acute care nursing experience required
  • Epic experience required
  • BLS and PALS certification required, AHA only
  • Travel RN experience required
  • Prior charge nurse experience preferred
  • Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start
  • Experience supporting pediatric peri-anesthesia care and recovery preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent peri-anesthetic nursing care for complex pediatric surgical and procedural patients
  • Care for a varied caseload across pre-op, post-op, PACU, and recovery settings
  • Monitor patients closely throughout the perioperative process and respond to changing clinical needs
  • Support safe, compassionate care for pediatric patients and their families
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality outcomes
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established unit protocols
  • Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety

Apply now for this rewarding Pediatric Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a respected pediatric 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.

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