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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse opportunity located in Madison, WI. This position involves working in a fast-paced, 28-bed medical-surgical unit with a focus on providing high-quality, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric patients. The role includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.
- Required Qualifications: WI RN license or compact RN license, BLS certification (American Heart Association), minimum of two years of recent acute care experience within the last three years, Epic electronic charting system experience, and telemetry test certification prior to start.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience, prior telemetry monitoring experience, and familiarity with adult and geriatric patient care.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units or downtown based on operational needs.
- Additional Information: Travelers must pass a telemetry exam with strict criteria in two attempts, including identification of lethal rhythms and correct responses to specific heart rhythm questions. The minimum experience requirement is two years of acute care in the relevant specialty within the last three years. The position requires passing a pass/fail telemetry exam before start. The job involves caring for patients with diagnoses such as COPD, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, infections, and post-surgical recovery, including bariatric, orthopedic, neurospinal, and wound care procedures. Transportation and parking are provided.
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 #1317160. 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