Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,117 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, WI

Join a collaborative nursing team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel nursing job offers 12-hour night shifts in an acute rehabilitation setting, where you will provide thoughtful, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families through recovery and transition planning. Madison offers an energetic, welcoming atmosphere with beautiful lakes, extensive outdoor recreation, a vibrant cultural scene, and the amenities of a thriving college town.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
• Position Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Healthcare Setting: Acute rehabilitation

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
• Minimum of two years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within eight hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient progress, recognize changes in condition, and communicate pertinent updates promptly to the care team.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and on time.
• Participate in rehabilitation programming and promote patient engagement, education, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and provide teaching to prepare patients and families for a successful transition.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support staff.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and positive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, maintain necessary supplies, and support efficient unit operations.
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now to join this Madison, Wisconsin travel nursing team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference in acute rehabilitation care.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526873. 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: Med/Surg

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