Registered Nurse RN weekends Cardiac Care

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, Wisconsin
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, for experienced acute-care RNs with cardiac telemetry, progressive care, ventilator, and post-operative nursing expertise. This assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex thoracic and cardiac procedures while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a progressive, team-oriented environment. Madison is a vibrant Midwestern city known for its beautiful lakes, welcoming neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and excellent outdoor recreation.
Travel RN Job Details
Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care

Employment Type: Travel nursing contract

Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week

Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m.–Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, with some holidays required

Adult and geriatric patients

Float as needed between intermediate care and acute/progressive care assignments

Documentation System: Epic electronic health record (EHR)

local candidates are not accepted

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements
Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN license

At least 2 years of acute-care inpatient RN experience within the past 3 years, preferably in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care (IMC), progressive care unit (PCU), DOU, telemetry, ICU, or thoracic surgery

Required cardiac telemetry, oncology telemetry, and progressive-care nursing experience

Required ICU or IMC experience and surgical post-operative nursing experience

Successful completion of a telemetry examination before assignment clearance. Testing includes lethal rhythm recognition, third-degree heart block identification, and a passing score of at least 80% within the permitted attempts

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for patients recovering from thoracic and cardiac procedures

Care for patients with lung and esophageal disease, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, wedge resections, lung volume reduction procedures, and other complex surgical conditions

Manage ventilatory and non-invasive airway support, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen therapy

Care for chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, surgical drains, feeding tubes, and wound vacuums

Administer blood products and manage heparin, insulin, vasoactive, and other titrated therapies according to established protocols

Provide pre- and post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including post-cardiac catheterization care

Interpret arterial blood gases, identify dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions

Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners

Support unit innovation, teamwork, skill development, and the integration of evidence-based nursing practices

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and bring your progressive-care RN expertise to a high-acuity clinical team.

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