Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse in Madison, WI This position involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care on a fast-paced, 28-bed medical-surgical unit that is Magnet designated. The role offers an opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and participate in quality improvement initiatives in a state-of-the-art hospital environment.
Job Details
Position Description: Evening/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, from 1900 to 0730, with weekend and holiday rotations based on operational needs.
Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last three years, Epic electronic charting experience, and valid certification in Critical Care or related specialties.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in telemetry, charge nurse experience, and trauma level II experience are preferred.
Additional Responsibilities: Pass a telemetry interpretation exam with a score of 80% or higher across two attempts, including adult and pediatric cardiac rhythm recognition. Traveler must pass Telemetry test prior to start.
Certifications: BLS from AHA, WI RN or valid compact license, and successful completion of telemetry interpretation exam.
Submittal Requirements: Candidates must meet experience requirements, pass strict pass/fail telemetry exams, and submit a certificate of completion if they do not pass in two attempts.
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 #1317162. 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 / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, WI
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
Testingunmatched
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