GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
NICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin
Join a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Madison, WI, and provide expert care to critically ill newborns in a supportive, family-centered pediatric healthcare environment.
This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse seeking high-acuity neonatal nursing jobs in Wisconsin. Work near the University of Wisconsin campus in a vibrant city known for innovation in healthcare, scenic lakes, and a strong clinical community.
Job Details
- Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
- Setting: Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Location: Madison, WI 53792
- Schedule: Day and night rotating 12-hour shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Float Requirement: May float to care for patients under 12 months of age across pediatric units as needed
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience
- At least 1 full year of Level IV NICU experience required
- BLS and NRP certification required (AHA only)
- PALS and Wisconsin RN license or compact license preferred/required per assignment compliance
- Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation
- Epic charting experience required
- Strong telemetry interpretation skills; testing required prior to start
- Ability to work rotating days and nights, plus weekends as assigned
- Travel nurse experience required
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based neonatal nursing care to critically ill newborns and their families from admission through discharge
- Monitor and manage infants requiring advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and respiratory support in the NICU
- Care for high-acuity neonatal patients with surgical, cardiac, neurologic, metabolic, and respiratory needs
- Support ventilator management, airway care, and specialized neonatal interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, imaging, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Float as needed to appropriate pediatric units caring for patients under 12 months of age
- Deliver family-centered education and support throughout the neonatal care journey
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and infection prevention
Apply now to join this rewarding NICU nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and make an immediate impact in a leading pediatric healthcare setting.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #505108. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.