Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, WI

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, for an experienced acute-care Med/Surg Telemetry RN seeking a 13-week night-shift assignment. Join a collaborative neuro-specialty inpatient team and care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced 25-bed medical-surgical/telemetry unit. This assignment offers the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in telemetry nursing, neurosurgical care, stroke care, and complex medical-surgical patient management while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its scenic lakes, bike-friendly neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and excellent quality of life.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Assignment Dates: November 9, 2026 – February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: 25-bed neuro medical-surgical/telemetry inpatient unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients; approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation required; holidays as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Float Requirement: Travel nurses may be required to float as needed

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute-care inpatient Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical/telemetry or neuro medical-surgical nursing within the last 3 years
• Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a valid compact RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Successful completion of a telemetry examination before clearance to begin the travel nursing assignment
• Ability to meet strict telemetry testing criteria, including recognition of lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks
• Ability to provide documentation for required immunizations or approved exemptions, as applicable

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care for medical, surgical, neurological, and telemetry patients
• Care for patients recovering from spine surgery, craniotomy, brain tumor procedures, ophthalmology procedures, and other complex interventions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identify clinical changes, and promptly escalate concerns
• Support patients with conditions including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Guillain-Barré syndrome, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic trauma
• Manage central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wound care, oxygen therapy, PCA therapy, and blood product administration
• Administer medications and manage insulin, heparin, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, maintain accurate Epic documentation, and develop individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, therapists, advanced practice providers, physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams
• Educate patients and families while delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered care
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and activate rapid response or code resources when indicated

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a supportive neuro-specialty healthcare team.

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.