Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521558
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
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
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