Travel Step Down RN - $2,394 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Job in Madison, WI

Join a fast-paced inpatient nursing team in Madison, Wisconsin, where you will provide high-quality care across medical-surgical and telemetry units. This travel RN opportunity is an excellent fit for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys variety in their day, and is confident supporting adult patients with complex needs. Madison offers a vibrant city feel with beautiful lakes, walking trails, and a lively downtown atmosphere—making it a great place to live, work, and grow your Wisconsin nursing career.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel, W2
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week; 4x12s will also be considered
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: Required across multiple medical/surgical and intermediate care units, with potential support to neuro and oncology
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250

Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of acute care inpatient RN experience within the last 3 years
• Experience working in multiple Med/Surg settings, such as cardiac, spine, and neuro
• Prior telemetry nursing experience and basic arrhythmia interpretation required
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS certification from AHA required
• Travel RN experience required
• Ability to successfully pass a telemetry exam prior to start
• Comfortable caring for adult patient populations in a high-acuity hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult med/surg and telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Float to assigned units and adapt quickly to changing patient needs, workflows, and patient ratios
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care
• Administer medications, perform assessments, and carry out nursing interventions with accuracy and professionalism
• Document care thoroughly and timely in Epic
• Support patients and families through clear communication, critical thinking, and compassionate bedside care
• Maintain readiness to work nights, weekends, and varied assignments as needed

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Madison, WI, and take the next step in your healthcare career!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #521555. 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 Tele

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