Travel MS/Tele RN - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry | Madison, WI Experienced Registered Nurses can join a 13-week travel nursing assignment on a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry unit in Madison, Wisconsin. This night-shift travel RN opportunity offers weekly pay of $2,250–$2,370 while caring for diverse adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care hospital setting. Bring your telemetry nursing expertise to a collaborative team and a welcoming community surrounded by lakes, trails, cultural attractions, and vibrant neighborhoods. Travel RN Job Details Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse assignment Location: Madison, Wisconsin Start Date: November 16, 2026 End Date: February 15, 2027 Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370 Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotations based on operational needs Unit: 28-bed medical-surgical unit with a daily census of 25 or more patients Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 4 patients during the day and 5 patients at night Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients with a mix of medical, surgical, and select intermediate-care needs Orientation: 20 hours Electronic Medical Record: Epic Floating: May be required to other inpatient units based on operational needs Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible Travel Registered Nurse Requirements Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license At least 2 years of recent acute-care medical-surgical telemetry experience within the last 3 years Current American Heart Association BLS certification Recent Epic charting experience Strong telemetry interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia-management skills Successful completion of a pre-start telemetry examination is required Telemetry examination requirements include recognition of lethal rhythms, including ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and asystole, as well as accurate identification of third-degree heart blocks Ability to provide safe care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, IV therapies, central and peripheral line management, wound care, drains, feeding tubes, and non-invasive airway support Ability to work night shifts, participate in weekend and holiday rotations, and float as needed Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to medical-surgical and select intermediate-care patients Assess, monitor, and document patients with conditions such as pneumonia, diabetes, infection, hypertension, chest pain, heart failure, falls, alcohol withdrawal, renal conditions, and post-surgical needs Read and interpret telemetry strips and promptly identify changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition Administer and monitor therapies such as insulin, heparin, and PCA infusions according to clinical protocols Provide post-operative care for orthopedic, spine, bariatric, abdominal, endocrine, and other surgical patients Perform or assist with IV insertion, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, blood product administration, wound care, wound VAC care, drains, feeding tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation Manage oxygen therapy, nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, suctioning, isolation precautions, and other respiratory-support needs within scope Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and ongoing care for a high-volume inpatient population Collaborate with physicians, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners Participate in rapid response and code-team processes while maintaining patient safety and clear communication Complete timely, accurate documentation in Epic and contribute to quality-improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Apply now to join this medical-surgical telemetry travel nursing team in Madison, Wisconsin, and advance your acute-care RN career. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID 529611. 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 About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. 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