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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical with Telemetry Madison, WI. This position provides patient-centered care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses in a fast-paced inpatient setting. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Two years of acute care experience within the last three years; Wisconsin Registered Nurse or compact Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) certification required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend and holiday rotations may be required based on operational needs.
- Additional Information: The position supports a 28-bed medical-surgical unit serving adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, alcohol withdrawal, infections, mental status changes, and falls. Clinical responsibilities may include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, insulin and heparin protocols, wound care, wound vacuum management, central and peripheral line care, feeding tube care, ostomy care, blood product administration, orthopedic and neurological postoperative care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary support services. A telemetry examination is required before the start of the assignment, with strict passing criteria and up to two attempts.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-09
Cross Country Job ID #1317162. 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