Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,435 per week in Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day/Night rotation, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730) with every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed. Rotators will not be scheduled to flip between days/nights more than 2 times in a 6-week scheduling period, with 36 hours off between night-to-day transitions for patient care shifts.

Highlights:

• Adult medical-surgical and telemetry unit serving a geriatric population with a variety of conditions under Family Medicine service
• Daily census of approximately 20 patients in a 25-room unit
• EPIC charting system utilized facility-wide
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more
• Unit includes a specialized locked wing for Department of Corrections patients, with DOC officers present during patient care
• Magnet-designated facility recognized as a leading teaching institution and referral center

Requirements:

• Active RN license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in medical-surgical or telemetry specialty
• Demonstrated experience starting and maintaining IVs
• EPIC charting experience required
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date (strict passing criteria apply, including 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms and 80% overall score)
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central line management, PICC lines, wound care, insulin and heparin administration, and isolation precautions
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Willingness to float as needed
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work at a premier Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked as the state's leading hospital. You'll care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population while benefiting from comprehensive interdisciplinary support and a structured scheduling approach that prioritizes work-life balance. This role provides excellent professional growth opportunities within a collaborative, high-quality care environment.