| Location | Madison, WI |
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT NEUROSURGERY MED-SURG / TELEMETRY RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Inpatient Neurosurgery in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within a 25-bed neurosurgery acute care unit at a Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke Program, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly; unit will also accept 4x12s for higher earning potential). FAVORABLE 1:4 RATIOS! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WITH 2 YOE LEVEL I NEURO EXPERIENCE WELCOME! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The clinical team manages high-acuity medical and surgical neurological conditions across acute stroke, post-craniotomy, spinal trauma, and complex neuro-oncology. If you are an acute care nurse skilled in neurological assessments, continuous telemetry monitoring, post-op spine/brain recovery, and multidisciplinary coordination looking to earn $2,575/week in Wisconsin, this assignment is built for you!
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Location Details: Assignment is located in Madison, WI 53792 (Dept: Neurosurgery D6/4 - 25 Beds / Level I Trauma / Comprehensive Stroke Center). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30; unit will accept 4x12s). Local Radius & Candidate Rule: Strict 50-mile radius rule applies; local clinicians residing within 50 miles are not accepted. First-time travelers are welcome with 2 YOE in Level I/academic neuro. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Specialty Acuity: 25-bed neuro general care floor caring for post-op spine, craniotomies, brain tumors, stroke, GBS, and trauma/ortho spine fractures. Pre-Start Telemetry Testing: Traveler must pass a pre-start telemetry assessment prior to onboarding (80% overall pass mark; 100% identification of lethal rhythms required). ️ Parking: Parking permit required via UW Transportation if parking on-site; park & ride/bus transit options available. Submittal Rules & Compliance: Active WI or Compact RN license and AHA BLS must be uploaded with the initial packet (License in-hand required). Resume must show 2+ years of acute neuro Med-Surg/Tele experience within the last 3 years and Epic EMR exposure. References must be completely removed from the submittal profile per MSP rules. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
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