| Location | Madison, WI |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
HIGH-EARNING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT HEART & VASCULAR IMC / PCU RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Intermediate Care (IMC) / Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within a specialized 15-bed Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit at a Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center, this high-compensating role features an approved 48-hour overnight schedule (4x12-Hours, 19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 48 guaranteed weekly hours; manager open to weekend block scheduling). FAVORABLE 1:4 RATIOS! TOP-TIER 48-HOUR MIDWEST PACKAGE! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTED! NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! The clinical team manages high-acuity vascular surgery, cardiothoracic stepdown, and complex cardiology admissions. If you are an acute intermediate care or telemetry nurse skilled in continuous cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, vasoactive drip titration, and post-vascular surgical interventions looking to earn $3,379/week in Wisconsin, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Madison, WI 53792 (Dept: HVC Progressive Care Unit - 15 Beds / Level I Trauma). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30). Open to weekend block scheduling. Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; local clinicians residing within 50 miles are not accepted. First-time travelers are welcome. No Call Obligation: Requisition confirms zero standby on-call obligations. Clinical Acuity Focus: 15-bed Heart and Vascular PCU caring for AAA repairs, CEAs, lytic therapies, amputees, and cardiac surgery stepdown. Requires arterial line and vasoactive drip proficiency. Pre-Start Telemetry Testing: Traveler must pass a pre-start telemetry assessment prior to onboarding (80% overall pass mark; 100% identification of lethal rhythms required). ️ Parking: Parking permit required via UW Transportation if parking on-site; park & ride/bus transit options available. Submittal Rules & Compliance: Active WI or Compact RN license, AHA BLS, and AHA ACLS must be uploaded with the initial packet (License in-hand required). Resume must show 2+ years of acute IMC/PCU/Tele experience within the last 3 years, documented Level I/II trauma exposure, and Epic EMR exposure. References must be completely removed from the submittal profile per MSP rules. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
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