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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves caring for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients on a 41-bed inpatient unit specializing in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplants, and palliative care. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care, including administering chemotherapy, managing central lines, and assisting with complex procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and stem cell transplants. The position offers the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge therapies and research initiatives within a Magnet-designated facility.
Job Details:
- Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts, 0700 - 1930, every other weekend. Holidays on rotation.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN); experience with Epic electronic charting system; a minimum of 3 years recent experience in Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant (Heme/ONC/BMT), level 1 trauma, or similar size hospital; current chemotherapy certification from Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or National Certification Corporation (ONCC).
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience; community hospital experience; leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor cancer care experience; prior trauma level II experience; travel experience.
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: Care for patients with complex disease processes including leukemia, lymphoma, Graft-Versus-Host Disease, and post-transplant care. Administer chemotherapy, blood products, and immunotherapy; manage central lines and ports; perform biopsies; utilize advanced oncology procedures and therapies; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Additional Information: Must pass a telemetry interpretation exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to start. A telemetry test will be required with strict passing criteria. Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted.
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 #1317183. 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