GHR Healthcare is hiring: PICU | RN in Madison

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Overview

PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Pediatric ICU Nursing Job in Madison, Wisconsin. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding PICU RN locum tenens opportunity at a leading pediatric hospital in Madison, WI. Join a nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center, providing expert clinical care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This travel nursing job offers the chance to deliver family-centered care to critically ill children in a state-of-the-art facility.

PICU RN Job Details – Madison, WI

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin 53792
• Facility: Pediatric Hospital
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nurse Contract
• Unit: Pediatric ICU (PICU), mixed CVPICU & PICU patients
• Start Date: October 20, 2025
• End Date: January 19, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (7:00am - 7:30pm), Monday-Friday, every other weekend & some holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2290 - $2350 per week
• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents
• Daily Census: 18
• Number of Beds: 25
• Parking: Permit required; alternative transportation options available

PICU RN Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state nursing license (must be in hand at submittal)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Pediatric ICU (PICU) within the last 3 years
• Strong Pediatric ICU and CVICU experience required; cardiac step down and general cardiac experience preferred
• BLS and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• EPIC charting experience required (within the past 12 months preferred)
• Basic Arrhythmia and Telemetry experience; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Ability to float to NICU and general care units as needed

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, family-centered care to critically ill pediatric patients with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses, including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, trauma, and transplant cases
• Utilize advanced equipment and procedures such as CRRT, VAD, ECMO, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and arrhythmias, administer medications, and manage ventilators and other life-support systems
• Participate in rapid response and pediatric early warning score protocols
• Float to other units as required based on staffing needs
• Maintain infection control standards and provide wound care, tracheostomy care, and other specialized nursing interventions
• Support patients and families through education, emotional support, and advocacy

Why Choose Madison, Wisconsin for Your Next Nursing Assignment? Madison offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with lakes, parks, and a welcoming healthcare community.

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric critical care in Madison, WI!

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing NPs, PAs, RNs, PTs, OTs, MTs, Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. 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.