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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 Assignment in Madison, WI

Looking for a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel job in Madison, Wisconsin? Join a fast-paced, patient-centered medical-surgical telemetry unit and put your acute care skills to work in a respected teaching-focused healthcare setting.

This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs while working in a collaborative environment known for quality, education, and excellence in care. Madison is a vibrant city with a strong healthcare community, scenic lakes, and an energetic college-town atmosphere.

Job Details

  • Position: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
  • Location: Madison, WI 53792
  • Schedule: Day and night 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Orientation: 20 hours
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
  • Setting: 28-bed acute care medical-surgical telemetry unit
  • Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed
  • Floating: Required to float to similar units as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
  • Current BLS certification from the AHA
  • Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Successful completion of a telemetry exam prior to start
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Strong clinical skills in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, blood product administration, central line care, IV insulin protocols, and rapid response support
  • Comfort working with adult and geriatric patient populations

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to medical-surgical telemetry patients
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to telemetry findings
  • Administer medications, blood products, and ordered therapies safely and accurately
  • Support patients with oxygen therapy, IV management, insulin drips, and other specialized care needs
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe, efficient patient care
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate care when needed
  • Float to similar units as assigned and contribute to team coverage
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
  • Support a professional environment that values collaboration, education, and excellence in care

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Madison, WI and advance your career as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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