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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMadison, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Madison, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$59.17
Weekly
$2,130
Yearly (full-time)
$110,760
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $59.17/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Travel Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Join a fast-paced Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison, WI 53792 offers a vibrant community, scenic lakes, and plenty of outdoor recreation, making it an attractive place to live and work. This is a great opportunity for an experienced telemetry RN seeking travel nurse jobs in a respected academic medical environment. Care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a dynamic inpatient acute care setting.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Setting: Inpatient Acute Care
  • Location: Madison, WI 53792
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend rotation
  • Holidays: As needed
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130-$2,250

Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
  • Telemetry nursing experience required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • BLS certification from AHA required
  • Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
  • Experience starting and maintaining IVs required
  • Strong clinical skills in Med/Surg and telemetry nursing care
  • Must be comfortable floating as needed
  • Travel nurses must live at least 50 miles from the facility

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg telemetry patients
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
  • Administer medications and therapies according to the plan of care
  • Perform IV starts and manage vascular access, including central lines and PICC lines
  • Support wound care, oxygen therapy, feeding tube care, and other common Med/Surg interventions
  • Care for patients with a variety of conditions under the Family Medicine service
  • Collaborate with IV therapy, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and other support teams
  • Provide care for patients requiring enhanced security measures in a structured environment
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established telemetry protocols
  • Adapt quickly to changing patient needs while maintaining a professional, team-focused approach

Apply now to explore this Wisconsin travel nurse job and join a highly regarded healthcare team in Madison!

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.

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