Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,344 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare 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: 04/06/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Travel Nurse (Night Shift) — Madison, WI Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Night) — Travel Nurse opportunity at a leading hospital in Madison, WI. 13-week contract; 2 years acute med/surg experience required. Join the nursing team at a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized hospital in Madison, Wisconsin — the state's 1 hospital and a renowned teaching and referral center. This travel nurse job for Registered Nurses (RN) offers a chance to work in a high-acuity academic medical center caring for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Madison provides great quality of life with lakes, parks, and a lively downtown. Job Details - Job Title: Med/Surg Telemetry RN / Travel Nurse (Night Shift) - Location: A leading hospital in Madison, WI - Contract Duration: 13 weeks - Shift: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30); every other weekend and holidays as required - Hours per Week: 36 - Employment Type: Travel nurse / contract - Patient Population: Adults (medical-surgical, telemetry, post-surgical, trauma) - Parking: Permit required for onsite parking; alternative transportation options available - Estimated Weekly Pay: $2090-$2200 Requirements & Qualifications - Minimum 2 years acute care Registered Nurse (RN) experience within the last 3 years in Med/Surg/Telemetry units (cardiac, spine, neuro) - Experience floating across multiple units and specialties preferred - Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required (preferably within the last 12 months) - Basic arrhythmia and telemetry monitoring experience required; must pass a telemetry exam prior to start (strict passing criteria) - Valid Wisconsin (WI) nursing license or compact license from permanent address state — license must be in hand at submittal - Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association - Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility (travel nurse eligibility) - Flu vaccine required (medical or religious exemptions only) Key Responsibilities - Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients - Float across multiple departments and specialties, supporting medical, surgical, and intermediate care units - Perform cardiac monitoring and telemetry nursing: identify, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias - Care for patients with cardiac, neuro, and spine conditions, including post-surgical and trauma care - Administer IV insulin and heparin protocols; manage surgical drains, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and complex wound care - Utilize critical thinking to assess patients, recognize complications, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV team, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management, and physicians - Serve as a mentor and role model with opportunities to precept new nurses and nursing students - Participate in quality improvement initiatives and Shared Governance activities Why Apply - Work at a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized academic medical center — excellent professional development for RNs - Gain diverse clinical experience across medical-surgical and telemetry specialties - Competitive travel nurse opportunities and access to continuing education and precepting roles - Estimated weekly salary range: $2090-$2200 Apply now: Submit your resume/CV, active nursing license, and current certifications to be considered for this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel nurse position in Madison, WI. Questions? Contact our recruitment team to learn more about this hospital nursing job and other travel nursing jobs in Wisconsin. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 466841. 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: Med/Surg Tele About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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