Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,503 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,503 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/Progressive Care & Thoracic Telemetry – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm-7:30am. Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Patient ratio 1:3 (IMC), 1:4 (General Care).

Highlights:

• Work in a Magnet-designated academic medical center and Level I Trauma facility, recognized as Wisconsin's leading hospital
• Provide care in both IMC Acute Medical/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic specialty units (29-bed unit with daily census of 29)
• Specialty populations include Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant patients
• Collaborate with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Epic charting system; 36 hours of orientation provided
• Float to similar units as needed; one pre-approved time off period available

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact State RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years
• Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Ventilator and transplant experience required (strong proficiency mandatory)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Academic Level I or II Trauma Center experience or similar large facility background required
• Must pass facility telemetry examination prior to start date with strict passing criteria (100% identification of lethal rhythms, no incorrect answers on 3rd-degree heart blocks, 80% overall passing score)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Ventilated patient care, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Post-transplant care and management
• Arterial line management and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Central line and PICC line management, accessing and managing ports
• Chest tube management, surgical drains, and wound care/wound vac
• Blood product administration, heparin and insulin protocols, cardiac drip titration
• PCA, procedural sedation, and pain management
• Pre/post hemodialysis, neurosurgery, and management of complex medical conditions

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a team of exceptional nurses in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll provide comprehensive care to acutely ill adult patients with complex needs. This Magnet-designated facility is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and offers nurses a strong voice in the multidisciplinary team. You'll have the opportunity to expand your critical care skills while caring for specialty populations including transplant patients in one of the nation's premier teaching hospitals and referral centers.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• General Progressive Care Unit
• Progressive Care RN