Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) nurse position in Madison, WI. This role involves providing critical emergency care within a Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Center for a diverse patient population, including neonates, pediatrics, and adults. The position requires managing a variety of urgent and complex cases in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license with a minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in emergency nursing, including adult and pediatric populations within the last 3 years. Valid Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license required. Certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Level I or Level II Trauma Centers, telemetry competency, community hospital experience, and prior charge nurse experience are preferred.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, RN license.
- Skills: Proficiency in managing arterial lines, intubation, trauma assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, emergency medication administration, and ventilator management. Ability to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies including trauma, stroke, cardiac events, and pediatric crises.
- Additional Information: The nurse will be required to pass a telemetry interpretation exam prior to start, with up to two attempts permitted. The assignment includes a total of 20 orientation hours. Floating may be required to meet unit needs, with a local rule of 50 miles from the facility. This position begins on 10/12/2026 and ends on 01/11/2027.
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 #1318362. 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 / Emergency Room
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