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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Madison, WI

Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) at a leading hospital in Madison, WI. This high-acuity, fast-paced ER nursing job in Madison, WI (zip code 53792) offers travel nurses the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while enjoying a vibrant city with top-rated healthcare facilities, beautiful parks, lakes, and a thriving arts scene.

ER RN Job Details – Madison, Wisconsin

• Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Locum Tenens
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,130 - $2,190
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Travel Nursing Contract)
• Unit: Emergency Medicine (ER)
• Start Date: November 3, 2025
• End Date: February 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30); Eve/Night, 12's and 8's as needed (15:00-03:30 or 19:00-07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend & Holiday Rotation: Required
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Orientation: 20 hours
  
  

ER Nurse Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact nursing license (must be in hand at submittal)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience with both adult and pediatric patients
• Prior travel nursing experience in a similar size hospital required
• Experience with Epic charting system (preferred within last 12 months)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association only), and TNCC certifications required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)
• Ability to float to multiple units/locations as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
  
  

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatric patients
• Perform diagnostic interventions, immediate consultations for cardiac catheterization, Level I trauma care, acute stroke care, burn center, operative procedures, and special diagnostic testing
• Coordinate care with ground ambulances and Med Flight for critically ill and injured patients
• Manage high-acuity cases including STEMI, trauma, ECMO/ECPR, and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, and sedation as needed
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias; manage central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and ventilated patients
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations, and float to other units as required
• Maintain strict adherence to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards
  
  

Ready to take your ER nursing career to the next level in Madison, Wisconsin? Join our healthcare team in Madison, Wisconsin and experience the rewards of working in a dynamic and supportive environment. Apply now for this travel nurse job and become part of a leading healthcare community!

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 Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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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.

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