
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 911 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 267 of them in Madison.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($70.01/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Job in Madison, Wisconsin
Join a fast-paced neuro-focused med/surg telemetry nursing team in Madison, WI, and provide high-quality care for complex adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative, evidence-based healthcare environment.
Job Details
- Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Setting: 25-bed neurosurgery general care unit
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin 53792
Location Highlight: Madison, Wisconsin 53792 offers a vibrant city setting with convenient access to local amenities and a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Schedule: Monday through Friday with weekend rotation and holidays as needed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Orientation: 24 hours
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in Neuro Med/Surg or Telemetry within the last 3 years
- Epic charting experience required
- Current BLS certification from AHA required
- Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
- Strong clinical skills in Med/Surg nursing and telemetry nursing
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
- Ability to float as needed and work a collaborative team-based schedule
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care for medical and surgical neuroscience patients
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Care for post-surgical patients including spine surgery, brain tumor, craniotomy, and ophthalmology cases
- Support patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and spinal cord injuries
- Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and perform routine nursing assessments and interventions
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including therapists, providers, pharmacy, and rapid response resources
- Educate patients and families while promoting recovery, safety, and evidence-based nursing practice
- Maintain accurate documentation and support unit workflow in a high-acuity healthcare environment
Apply now to join this Madison, Wisconsin healthcare opportunity and take the next step in your Registered Nurse career today.
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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