Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,784 per week in Madison, WI

Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children with diverse case mix including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO. Join a remarkable team dedicated to delivering expert care in one of the nation's premier pediatric medical centers, where your skills will directly impact young lives during their most vulnerable moments.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PICU RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!

Job Opportunity – Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week, evening/night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. This is a float position with shifts scheduled across multiple units based on current staffing needs.

Highlights:

• Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a 21-bed PICU
• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children with diverse case mix including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including specialists from a university-affiliated medical school and health system
• Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU environment with Epic EMR system
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, IMC 1:2-3, General care 1:3-4
• Float opportunities across all pediatric inpatient units with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• Minimum 2 years of acute care PICU experience within the last 3 years required
• Solid Pediatric ICU experience; cardiovascular ICU, cardiac step-down, or general cardiac experience strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (required)
• PALS certification through American Heart Association (required)
• Basic arrhythmia experience and ability to pass telemetry examination prior to start (80% passing score with specific criteria for lethal rhythm identification)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Permanent address must be 50 miles or more from facility location
• Trauma Level I experience preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the opportunity to work in a warm, healing environment specifically designed to enhance pediatric patient recovery while collaborating with nationally recognized specialists across a wide range of pediatric fields. You'll provide comprehensive, family-centered care to Wisconsin's most critically ill children in a Magnet-designated facility that combines clinical excellence with a supportive, mission-driven culture. Join a remarkable team dedicated to delivering expert care in one of the nation's premier pediatric medical centers, where your skills will directly impact young lives during their most vulnerable moments.