Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,505 per week in Madison, WI

Join a remarkable team of nurses in a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology, strong interdisciplinary support, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes. Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score).

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Telemetry – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts (1900 - 0730). Weekend and holiday rotations based on operational need. 20 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Fast-paced 28-bed medical surgical telemetry unit at a Magnet-designated hospital
• Diverse patient population including medical, surgical, orthopedic, bariatric, and neurosurgical cases
• State-of-the-art facility with collaborative interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and phlebotomy
• Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility
• Patient ratio of 1:6 on weekends; floating required to other units as needed
• Free onsite parking available

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
• Minimum two years of acute care medical surgical experience within the last three years required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association only)
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Clinical Skills:

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management
• IV insertion and maintenance, IV insulin protocols, heparin drips, PCA management
• Care for bariatric surgery, total joint replacement, pre/post neurosurgery, and orthopedic trauma patients
• Wound care/wound VAC management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management
• Oxygen administration, isolation precautions, phlebotomy

Patient Population:

• Adults and geriatric patients with diagnoses including COPD, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, infections, mental status changes, and fall injuries
• Post-operative patients following bariatric, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and general surgical procedures
• Daily census of 24 patients across 27 beds

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to advance your nursing career at one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. You'll work in a Magnet-designated facility that emphasizes high-quality patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and holistic health partnerships. Join a remarkable team of nurses in a collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology, strong interdisciplinary support, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.