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

This Magnet-designated facility offers registered nurses the opportunity to advance their careers while working with state-of-the-art technology, evidence-based practices, and a robust interdisciplinary team. IV management including starting and maintaining peripheral lines, PICC lines, and central line blood draws.

Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day/Evening: 0700 - 1930). Weekend and holiday rotations based on operational need. 1:5 patient ratio on weekends. Floating to other units may be required as needed.

Highlights:

• Fast-paced 28-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit in a Magnet-designated hospital
• State-of-the-art facility focused on holistic health and wellness
• Diverse patient population including medical, surgical, orthopedic, bariatric, and general care patients
• Epic EMR system with 20 hours of orientation provided
• Strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Free onsite parking available

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in Medical/Surgical specialty
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria apply)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Clinical Skills & Experience:

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• IV management including starting and maintaining peripheral lines, PICC lines, and central line blood draws
• Administration of IV drips (insulin, heparin, PCA)
• Blood product administration and management
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Care of post-operative patients including orthopedic, bariatric, and neurosurgical procedures
• Management of feeding tubes, colostomy/ileostomy care, and specialty equipment
• Experience with total joint replacements, bariatric surgery, and general surgical procedures preferred

Patient Population:

• Adults and geriatric patients with medical diagnoses including COPD, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, infections, and substance withdrawal
• Surgical patients including orthopedic joint replacements, bariatric procedures, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, hernias, and neurosurgical cases
• Daily census of approximately 24 patients across 27 beds

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a collaborative nursing team at one of the nation's most advanced hospitals and wellness centers, where holistic patient care is the foundation of practice. This Magnet-designated facility offers registered nurses the opportunity to advance their careers while working with state-of-the-art technology, evidence-based practices, and a robust interdisciplinary team. You'll care for a diverse patient population in a professional environment that values collaboration, respect, quality improvement, and nursing excellence.