Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,185 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room nurse position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing urgent and comprehensive emergency care within a Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready Center. The nurse will work in a fast-paced environment handling adult and pediatric emergency cases, ensuring rapid stabilization and treatment of critically ill patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Two years of recent emergency department experience with adult and pediatric populations, Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license, BLS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charge responsibilities, trauma level I or II experience, community hospital experience, and travel experience.
• Additional Information: Travelers must pass strict telemtry interpretation tests, with adult and pediatric exams requiring 80% or higher scores, and have up to two attempts for passing. The department serves approximately 45,000 patients annually, with facilities designed for surge capacity and rapid response capabilities, including 20 exam rooms and vertical care spaces. The team collaborates closely with ambulance services, and nurses serve as part of the hospitals rapid response team, providing emergent assessment and intervention across the facility.
• Location: 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
• Travel & Floating: Travelers are required to float as needed; local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted. Minimum two years of recent acute care experience are required.

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 #1283061. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

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