| Location | Madison, WI |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
36-HOUR DAY OR NIGHT-SHIFT LEVEL IV NEONATAL ICU (NICU) RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for a highly skilled Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within a state-of-the-art 26-bed Level IV NICU at a premier Magnet-designated academic children’s hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, this position offers flexible 3x12 scheduling options across day or night shifts (07:00 AM – 19:30 PM or 19:00 PM – 07:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly). FLAGSHIP LEVEL IV ACADEMIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL! LIGHT WEEKEND ROTATION (ONLY 4–6 WEEKEND SHIFTS TOTAL)! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WITH LEVEL IV EXPERIENCE WELCOME! NO ON-CALL! The clinical team provides comprehensive critical care for micro-preemies (<24–28 weeks) and high-acuity neonates requiring complex surgical, congenital cardiac, neurological, and metabolic interventions. If you are a critical care neonatal nurse experienced with advanced mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide, whole-body cooling, and umbilical lines looking to earn $2,611/week in Wisconsin, this premier contract is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Madison, WI 53792 (Dept: Neonatal ICU PN8 - 26 Beds / Level IV NICU & Level I Pediatric Trauma Center). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Days: 07:00 – 19:30 or Nights: 19:00 – 07:30). Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; local clinicians residing within 50 miles are not accepted. First-time travelers are welcome with Level IV experience. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Mandatory Level IV Clinical Experience (Hard Stop): Candidate must have at least 2 full years of total NICU III/IV experience, including at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU. Must have hands-on experience with surgical post-ops, cooling, UAC/UVCs, and advanced ventilation (oscillators, iNO). Floating Scope: Required to float across pediatric inpatient units (including PICU) for patients under 12 months of age. Pre-Start Testing: Traveler must pass a pre-start telemetry/rhythm 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 AAP/AHA NRP must all be uploaded with the initial packet (License in-hand required). Resume must clearly delineate Level III vs. Level IV NICU hospital experience, years of practice, and Epic EMR exposure. References must be completely removed from the submittal profile per MSP rules. Maximum 2 pre-approved time off requests allowed; all Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
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