Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,570 per week
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Assignment | Madison, WI
Summary: PICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Madison, WI – 13-week travel nurse opportunity for experienced Pediatric ICU RNs with EPIC charting, PALS and BLS required.
Join a nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse / Pediatric ICU RN for a travel nurse assignment to provide exceptional, family-centered critical care.Work at a Magnet-designated hospital alongside a multidisciplinary critical care team in a warm, healing environment. This travel RN job is ideal for PICU RNs with CVPICU experience and strong pediatric critical care skills.
Job Details- Location: Madison, WI 53792 – Madison, Wisconsin healthcare position. Enjoy a vibrant city with a lively downtown, scenic lakes, and a thriving arts and food scene; great Midwest nursing jobs location.
- Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- End Date: August 17, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm; Night: 7:00pm–7:30am), 3 shifts per week, with every other weekend and some holidays required
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,290 – $2,410 (competitive travel nurse pay)
- Unit: Mixed CVPICU & PICU (25 beds, 4 satellite ICU beds)
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license (must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in PICU or CVPICU within the last 3 years
- Strong pediatric ICU experience and at least 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience required (CVPICU or cardiac ICU experience preferred)
- Experience in high-acuity hospital settings and trauma level II or higher preferred
- EPIC charting experience required (EPIC experience is a plus for critical care nursing roles)
- AHA BLS and PALS certifications required
- Must pass a telemetry test prior to starting (strict pass/fail criteria)
- First-time travel nurses accepted with 3 years of high-acuity hospital experience
- Provide comprehensive, family-centered care to pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, trauma, and transplant cases
- Monitor and manage critically ill pediatric patients, including those requiring advanced therapies such as ECMO, CRRT, and VAD
- Administer medications, manage ventilators, central lines, invasive monitoring, and other advanced critical care equipment
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals
- Float as needed to NICU and general care units based on staffing needs, demonstrating flexibility typical of travel RN roles
- Participate in rapid response, code situations, and family-centered rounds as required
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and families throughout the care continuum
Experience the best of Madison while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. This Pediatric ICU RN travel job is a great opportunity for critical care nurses seeking travel nurse assignments, Wisconsin nursing jobs, or hospital nursing positions in the Midwest.
Apply now to join a remarkable pediatric critical care team in Madison, WI. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nurse career!
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 #473944. 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: PICU
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