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 nursing care to adult and geriatric medical and surgical neurological patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting. The role supports evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care for conditions including stroke, spinal injuries, brain tumors, epilepsy, and other complex neurological diagnoses.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with weekend rotation and holidays as needed; 36 hours per week. Four 12-hour shifts may be accepted.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact-state license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); two years of inpatient acute-care experience in the submitted specialty within the last three years, including medical-surgical/telemetry or neurological nursing experience; Epic charting experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience and prior travel nursing experience.
- Additional Information:
- Care is provided on a 25-bed neurosurgical general-care unit serving adult and geriatric patients.
- Patient assignments may include medical and surgical neurological cases, spine surgery, brain tumors, craniotomy, ophthalmology, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barr syndrome, spinal fractures, trauma, and orthopedic injuries.
- Patient ratios are approximately four patients per nurse.
- Required clinical competencies include telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, stroke care, pre- and postoperative neurosurgical care, tracheostomy management, wound care, chest tube management, feeding tube care, central and peripheral line management, blood product administration, and intravenous therapy.
- A telemetry examination must be passed before clearance to start. The examination includes adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation and requires a passing score of 80% or higher.
- The care team includes nursing assistants, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and interdisciplinary clinical support services.
- Travelers may be required to float as needed.
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 #1317168. 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