Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,289 per week in Madison, WI

Start Date: March 23, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour day/evening shifts (7:00am–7:30pm), Monday through Friday with 2–3 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period. Contract up to 26 weeks.

Highlights:

• Work in a 26-bed, Magnet-designated Level IV NICU recognized nationally for patient- and family-centered care
• Care for complex neonates including post-operative patients, trach/vent management, g-tubes, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Epic EMR system utilized facility-wide, with experience required (preferably within the last 12 months)
• Comprehensive orientation (approximately 24 hours) with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and more
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized pediatric specialists in an academic medical center environment
• Float to pediatric units caring for patients under 12 months of age as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU (may combine Level III and IV to reach total)
• Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact license from permanent address state (must be in hand at time of submittal)
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• PALS certification required
• Basic Arrhythmia experience and successful completion of facility telemetry exam (80% passing score with strict criteria for lethal rhythms)
• Two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in specialty area required
• Travel nursing experience required; candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center that serves as a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and provides the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for critically ill newborns throughout the region. This Magnet-designated facility offers a warm, healing environment designed specifically to enhance a child's ability to heal, while providing you the opportunity to work with university-affiliated faculty and deliver remarkable care across a wide spectrum of medical and surgical complexities.