Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,431 per week in Madison, WI

Clinical Skills & Competencies: This position requires proficiency in advanced emergency nursing skills including arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation, interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias, 12-lead EKG acquisition, triage, phlebotomy, and IV insertion/maintenance. The facility's designation as a trauma center and stroke-ready facility ensures exposure to complex, challenging cases while maintaining a patient-centered approach to emergency medicine.

Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 1, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening 12-hour shifts (1100-2330 or 1500-0330), includes weekends and holidays. 4:1 patient ratio. 20 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Comprehensive Emergency Department serving nearly 45,000 patients annually with 40 exam rooms and 19 vertical care spaces
• Level II Trauma Center with Acute Stroke Ready Center and Pediatric Ready Emergency Department designations
• Full-spectrum emergency care across all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Epic charting system with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and radiology
• Coordinates with ground ambulance services and Med Flight for critically ill and injured patients
• ED staff serve as hospital-wide rapid response team throughout the facility

Requirements:

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of acute care emergency department experience within the last 3 years
• Previous travel experience required
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
• Epic charting system experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score for adult and pediatric exams)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility location
• Floating to other units as needed is required

Clinical Skills & Competencies:

This position requires proficiency in advanced emergency nursing skills including arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation, interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias, 12-lead EKG acquisition, triage, phlebotomy, and IV insertion/maintenance. Experience with trauma care including burns, gunshot wounds, head injury, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and traumatic amputation is essential. Candidates should be skilled in managing diverse emergency presentations including CVA, STEMI, respiratory emergencies, behavioral health crises, and pediatric emergencies.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art emergency department at one of the region's most advanced wellness-focused facilities. The department's multiple designations reflect a commitment to evidence-based, high-quality emergency care across the entire patient lifespan. You'll be part of a collaborative team supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary services, working in a modern environment with advanced technology and a holistic approach to patient care. The facility's designation as a trauma center and stroke-ready facility ensures exposure to complex, challenging cases while maintaining a patient-centered approach to emergency medicine.