Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,019 per week

TotalMed Inc.

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse for a NICU position in Madison, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of acute care experience and hold BLS and NRP certifications. Responsibilities include caring for sick and premature infants, monitoring vital signs, and providing critical support to families. This travel nursing role offers a pay package based on 12-hour shifts and a flexible schedule with benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

1-2 years’ recent acute care experience in NICU.
Must possess BLS and NRP certifications.
BLS and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

Care for infants transitioning to extra-uterine life.
Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Provide specialized nutritional assessment and feedings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as incubators.

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Job Overview

TNAA TotalMed RN 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: 03/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

We’re looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Madison, WI. The right RN should have 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a NICU RN, you’ll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. Alongside the rest of the care team, NICU RNs assist in providing round‑the‑clock care to these patients and support to the parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on the proper care of their infant when they return home.

Key Responsibilities

Care for infants transitioning to extra‑uterine life.
Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.

NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment at times. NICU Travel Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

BLS, NRP, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1381368. 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: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly‑skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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