Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,205 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurses are invited to join a dynamic inpatient unit specializing in neurological care. Located at a major medical facility, this role involves providing high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse neuro diagnoses, including post-surgical cases for spine, brain tumors, and craniotomies. The position offers an opportunity to enhance skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin registered nurse (RN) license or a valid compact license, at least two years of recent acute care experience in a neuro or medical-surgical setting, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and Epic electronic health record experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro patient populations such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and trauma; additional certifications are a plus.
• Certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association, RN license.
• Additional Information: Candidates must pass a telemetry interpretation test prior to start, with two attempts allowed. The test assesses the identification of lethal rhythms including ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and asystole, with a passing score of 80% or higher. The assignment requires floating as needed within the organization. Local candidates are not accepted; the position is limited to those residing within 50 miles of the facility. Candidates will need to submit a certificate of completion for cardiac interpretation review if they fail the initial tests.

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 #1317168. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

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