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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Madison, WI This role involves providing high-quality emergency care to adult and pediatric patients in a Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Center. The position requires delivering clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment with a focus on trauma, cardiac, neurological, and general emergency cases.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/15/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Two (2) years of Emergency Department experience within the last three years, WI RN or Compact RN license, BLS, PALS, ACLS (AHA only), TNCC certification, and experience with adult and pediatric populations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I and II experience, community hospital experience, and telemetry testing proficiency prior to start.
- Responsibilities: Provide emergent assessment, stabilization, and treatment for a diverse patient population, including trauma, cardiovascular, neurological, and pediatric emergencies. Manage complex clinical scenarios such as airway management, arterial line care, and advanced cardiac rhythms. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV, respiratory, pharmacy, and social services.
- Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, RN license.
- Additional Information: Must pass telemetry testing with strict criteria prior to start; travel experience required. Travelers must be able to float as needed, with a local rule of 50 miles from the facility for non-local candidates.
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 #1332739. 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