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Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Madison, Wisconsin

Apply for a Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse job in Madison, Wisconsin, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity general surgery and postoperative unit. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to strengthen your telemetry, postoperative, and acute-care nursing skills while working with a collaborative healthcare team. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and strong academic healthcare community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Position: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every third weekend and holidays as required; approximately two weekend shifts in six weeks
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Unit: 28-bed general surgery and postoperative unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Orientation: 20 hours
• Float: Travel nurses may be required to float as needed

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute-care Med/Surg Tele nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact RN license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Recent experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience using Epic electronic health records
• Strong clinical skills caring for postoperative and high-acuity surgical patients
• Successful completion of a telemetry examination before clearance to start; passing criteria include a score of at least 80%, accurate identification of lethal rhythms, and demonstrated knowledge of third-degree heart blocks
• Local applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care for patients recovering from complex abdominal, colorectal, surgical oncology, and emergency general surgery procedures
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor vital signs and telemetry, and promptly recognize changes in patient condition
• Manage patients with NG tubes, feeding tubes, PICC lines, central lines, TPN, J-tubes, G-tubes, surgical drains, ileostomies, colostomies, PCAs, epidurals, and wound VACs
• Administer blood products, manage IV therapy and insulin protocols, and provide wound, ostomy, drain, and line care
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs, perform phlebotomy, and safely manage oxygen therapy and related equipment
• Educate patients and families regarding postoperative recovery, medications, wound care, and ostomy management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, IV teams, and rapid response teams
• Use rapid response and code resources appropriately while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic
• Float to other areas as needed and contribute to a supportive, professional nursing environment

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your Registered Nurse 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.