| Location | Madison, WI |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR DAY-SHIFT INTERMEDIATE CARE (IMC / STEPDOWN) 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 advanced thoracic surgery and acute progressive care intermediate units at an academic Magnet-designated Level I Trauma center, this high-compensating contract features an approved 48-hour daytime schedule (4x12-Hours, 07:00 AM – 19:30 PM, 48 guaranteed weekly hours). EXCELLENT 1:3 PATIENT RATIOS! TOP-TIER 48-HOUR EARNING POTENTIAL! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTED! NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! The clinical team provides comprehensive intermediate care to complex post-operative thoracic surgery patients, solid organ transplant recipients, and cardiac stepdown admissions. If you are an acute intermediate or ICU/stepdown nurse skilled in telemetry rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, vasoactive drip titration, and post-surgical recovery looking to earn $3,535/week in Wisconsin, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Madison, WI 53792 (Dept: Thoracic IMC - B4/3 & Acute Med/Progressive Care - D6/5). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 4x12-hour Days: 07:00 – 19:30). Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; local candidates residing within 50 miles are not accepted. First-time travelers are welcome. No Call Obligation: Requisition confirms zero standby on-call obligations. Holiday Commitment & RTO Rules: Traveler must commit to working both Christmas Eve (12/24) and Christmas Day (12/25); no RTO will be approved for these dates, and limited RTO availability between 12/22 and 01/05. Pre-Start Telemetry Testing: Traveler must complete and pass a pre-start telemetry assessment prior to onboarding (80% overall pass mark; 100% identification of lethal rhythms required). Clinical Specialty Background: Profile must document hands-on clinical experience with thoracic post-op, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and transplant populations. ️ 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/ICU/Stepdown experience within the last 3 years 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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