Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,074 per week

American Traveler 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring at least 2 years of experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Medical Surgical unit (4SW) caring for post-surgical and GI-related patients
• Patient population includes colon surgery, Whipple procedure, cholecystectomy, liver resection, bariatric surgery, GYN surgery, mastectomy, hernia surgery, colitis, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, and Crohn's disease
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Floating to similar units for Med/Surg patient care may be required

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Charting system experience required (any EMR)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and chest tube management preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry preferred
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy care and feeding tube management
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with insulin protocols and PCA administration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a diverse surgical and medical patient population
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and are not accepted for this position
• Clinicians who have worked as a traveler for over 1 year must take a 6-month break before returning to travel assignments
• OSHA Respirator Clearance and fit testing required prior to start; candidates must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal
• Facility does not accept medical or religious exemptions for fit testing requirements
• Application and reference materials must be free of agency logos

American Traveler Job ID #P-758649. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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