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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
RN, Emergency Room, Madison, Wisconsin: The emergency department provides comprehensive care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across a broad range of urgent and critical conditions. The role includes 12-hour shifts, high-volume emergency care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical support services.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 11:00 AM11:30 PM or 3:00 PM3:30 AM, including weekends and holidays; 36 hours per week.
- Assignment Period: 11/30/202603/01/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Wisconsin or a compact state; two years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the past three years; travel nursing experience; experience with Epic; experience in a Level II Trauma Center; certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I Trauma Center experience.
- Additional Information: Patient ratios are approximately 1:4 across day, night, and weekend shifts. The department supports patients across the lifespan and manages a wide range of emergency presentations, including trauma, respiratory conditions, neurological emergencies, behavioral health conditions, cardiovascular emergencies, burns, toxicology cases, and critical illness. A telemetry examination is required before the assignment begins, with separate adult and pediatric rhythm-identification criteria and a passing score of 80% or higher. Two examination attempts are permitted; additional cardiac rhythm review may be required after an unsuccessful second attempt. The department includes approximately 40 examination rooms and additional vertical care spaces, with support from intravenous therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, physical therapy, transportation, and unit clerical staff. A required influenza vaccination applies, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.
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 #1341312. 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