Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $2,365 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) with Charge Nurse (CHARGE) experience in inpatient rehabilitation. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 49-bed inpatient rehab unit. The position focuses on supervising nursing staff and supporting clinical operations during night shifts, with an emphasis on patient safety and team coordination.

Job Details:

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Position: RN - Charge Nurse
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday rotations
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification; 1+ year of nursing experience in skilled nursing or other 24/7 skilled care environment; med-surg or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred; not currently required to float but may be in the near future to a satellite inpatient rehabilitation facility within 20 minutes
• Additional Information: The inpatient rehabilitation hospital functions at a high acuity similar to medical-surgical units. Nurses are expected to assist CNAs and respond to call lights for patient safety. Orientation dates are scheduled throughout early 2026.
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours weekly, starting 08/18/2026

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 #1284407. 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 / Charge Nurse

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