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: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room Madison, Wisconsin. This position provides comprehensive emergency care for adult and pediatric patients across the lifespan in a high-volume emergency department. The schedule includes 12-hour night shifts, weekend and holiday rotation as needed, and care for a broad range of emergent and critical conditions.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin or compact registered nurse license; two years of Emergency Room experience with adult and pediatric populations within the past three years; experience with Epic charting; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association (AHA), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I trauma experience.
- Additional Information:
- Care is provided for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients.
- Typical patient ratios are four patients per nurse across day, night, and weekend shifts.
- The department includes 40 examination rooms and 19 vertical care spaces, with additional capacity available during periods of increased demand.
- The department provides Level IV trauma care, acute stroke-ready services, and pediatric-ready emergency care.
- Weekend rotation, holiday coverage, and floating to other areas may be required based on operational needs.
- A telemetry examination is required before the start of the assignment. The examination includes adult and pediatric rhythm identification and requires a passing score of 80% or higher. Up to two attempts are permitted.
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
Posted Date: 2026-11-06
Cross Country Job ID #1332740. 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 / 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