Travel NICU RN - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin | Level IV NICU

Travel NICU RN job in Madison, WI: Bring your Level IV NICU nursing expertise to a high-acuity neonatal team caring for critically ill newborns in a supportive, family-centered environment.

This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to work with advanced neonatal technology, collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and make a meaningful impact every shift. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its strong healthcare presence, university atmosphere, and quality of life.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU
• Role: Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Days and nights; 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Setting: Level IV NICU
• Float Requirement: May float to other pediatric units caring for patients under 12 months of age, including PICU
• Experience: 2 years of NICU Level III/IV experience required, including at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU
• Charting System: Epic experience required

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Wisconsin or compact licensure eligibility
• BLS and NRP certification from AHA required
• Minimum 2 years of total NICU Level III/IV experience
• At least 1 year of Level IV NICU experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Strong proficiency with Epic documentation and EMR charting
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends as needed, and float when required
• Willingness to complete pre-start telemetry testing and onboarding requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neonatal intensive care for critically ill infants from admission to discharge
• Monitor and support newborns requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Care for complex medical and surgical neonatal cases, including cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and post-operative needs
• Manage ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, lines, tubes, and advanced neonatal therapies
• Administer medications, perform assessments, and respond to changes in patient condition with urgency and precision
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Support and educate families with compassion in a family-centered care environment
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards at all times

About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison offers the perfect blend of city convenience and Midwest charm, with beautiful outdoor spaces, a lively cultural scene, and a strong reputation for healthcare innovation. It’s an excellent destination for travel nurses seeking Wisconsin healthcare jobs and a rewarding assignment in a community that values compassion and clinical excellence.

Apply now to join this Level IV NICU travel nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508408. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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