Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor, Madison, Wisconsin. The position provides nursing care to adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation services, including patients with high-acuity needs related to stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. The role supports patient safety, recovery, and quality of life in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m.7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.7:00 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotations; 36 hours per week.
- Assignment Dates: 11/17/202602/16/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 1 year of nursing experience in skilled nursing or another 24/7 skilled-care environment; registered nurse qualification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Medical-surgical or inpatient rehabilitation experience involving patients with higher acuity.
- Call Requirements: Call participation is required.
- Additional Information: The role serves adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation services and may involve high-acuity patient care similar to a medical-surgical unit. Nurses are expected to support certified nursing assistants and respond to patient call lights to promote patient safety. Typical patient ratios are approximately 1:7. Mobility equipment includes ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy and Sara Plus devices, slide boards, vital-sign machines, electrocardiogram (EKG) machines, blood glucose monitoring equipment, and computers for charting.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1344994. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus