Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Float RN - $2,254 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float position requiring WI or compact RN license and prior multi-specialty Med/Surg experience.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele Float unit of a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Float pool position covering cardiac, spine, neuro, and oncology Med/Surg units
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts between 1900-0730
• Required to work every other weekend
• Holiday coverage as applicable to hospital operations
• Requires floating as needed, including to Neuro and oncology units
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in Med/Surg specialty required
• Experience across multiple Med/Surg specialties including cardiac, spine, and neuro required
• Epic charting experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to starting the assignment
• Prior travel nursing experience required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across multiple Med/Surg and telemetry units as part of a float pool team
• Responsibilities may include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, respiratory care, and wound care
• Experience with specialized skills such as chest tube management, tracheostomy care, IV insulin protocols, and post-surgical care is valuable
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria, including two attempts allowed before additional requirements apply
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized teaching and referral center
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-733660. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

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