Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Madison, WI. This role involves providing care to adult orthopedic trauma patients within a Magnet-designated facility renowned as one of the nation's leading hospitals and referral centers. The position requires proven inpatient acute care experience, the ability to pass strict telemetry assessment tests, and flexibility to float as needed for optimal patient coverage.
Job Details:
- Location: Madison, WI
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with weekend rotation (1 in 3) and holidays as needed. Willing to consider 4x12 shifts if traveler is interested.
- Required Qualifications: RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA, minimum of 2 years of inpatient acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty, pass/fail telemetry assessment with strict criteria (adult and pediatric exams), including identification of lethal rhythms, 80% passing score, up to three attempts with a review course if needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, trauma level II experience, patient ratio experience, charting system experience with Epic, and prior community hospital or inpatient RN experience.
- Additional Information:
- Focus on adult orthopedic trauma patients, with occasional neurosurgery overflow.
- Responsibilities include managing IV lines, invasive procedures, and special equipment such as epidurals, PCA pumps, peripheral nerve catheters, and heparin/insulin drips.
- Clinical support includes IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and unit secretary.
- Pass/Fail testing is a prerequisite, and strict testing criteria apply. A telemetry assessment must be passed prior to starting.
- Minimum experience requirement: 2.0 years in acute inpatient RN care in relevant specialty within the last 3 years.
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 #1317628. 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 With Telemetry
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