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
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry, Madison, WI. This position provides care to adult medical-surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions, including patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The role primarily follows day shifts with occasional night-shift needs based on operational requirements and includes weekend and holiday rotation.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); two years of acute-care experience in the submitted specialty within the last three years; experience starting intravenous lines; electronic health record experience using Epic; telemetry experience; ability to care for adult medical-surgical patients; and ability to complete and pass a telemetry examination before starting.
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, primarily days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. as needed; every-other-weekend rotation and holidays as needed; 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Provides care for adult and geriatric patients with varied medical-surgical diagnoses, including complex acute illnesses and chronic conditions. The unit includes general-care beds and a secured section for Department of Corrections patients. Staff members are accompanied by correctional officers when assisting patients in the secured section. Travelers may be required to float as needed. A telemetry examination with strict passing criteria is required before the start of the assignment, with up to two attempts initially.
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: 2026-10-26
Cross Country Job ID #1317172. 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