<p>A travel contract Chief Nursing Officer opportunity is available in Middleton, Wisconsin — a thriving suburb of Madison offering an exceptional quality of life in one of the Midwest's most livable metro areas. This variable-shift CNO role is suited for an experienced nurse leader with a strong background in behavioral health, critical care, emergency, or ICU settings who is ready to step into full executive nursing oversight on a contract basis. The salary range of $150,000–$175,000 reflects the seniority and scope of this leadership position.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $150,000–$175,000, discussed upon offer based on experience</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Variable shift schedule with executive-level flexibility appropriate to a CNO role</li> <li>Direct oversight of daily nursing operations, staffing, and productivity across the facility</li> <li>Responsibility for census and acuity monitoring with real-time resource adjustment</li> <li>Leadership of hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and staff accountability</li> <li>Ownership of quality, patient safety, infection control, and incident management programs</li> <li>Policy development, regulatory compliance, and support for surveys and audits</li> <li>Budget management, supply oversight, and clinical documentation governance</li> <li>Collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary teams and executive leadership in strategic planning</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in nursing or a related field required</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of nursing management or leadership experience</li> <li>Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, critical care, emergency medicine, or ICU</li> <li>Active Wisconsin RN license or eligibility to obtain prior to assignment start</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead nursing operations at an organizational level, including policy, compliance, and quality oversight</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Middleton is a consistently top-ranked suburb of Madison, Wisconsin — regularly recognized as one of the best small cities in the United States for quality of life, safety, and community amenities. Madison offers a vibrant cultural scene, Big Ten university energy, outstanding public schools, abundant lakes and trails, and a cost of living well below comparable metro areas. The region's four-season outdoor recreation, farm-to-table food culture, and easy access to Chicago and Minneapolis make it a compelling destination for traveling clinicians seeking both professional impact and lifestyle reward.</p>