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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
$60.83
Weekly
$2,190
Yearly (full-time)
$113,880
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $60.83/hour — 32% 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

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Job – Madison, WI

Join a fast-paced Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing assignment in Madison, Wisconsin 53718, supporting adult and geriatric patients in a modern, respected acute care hospital. Madison offers a vibrant community with a strong quality of life, great local dining, scenic lakefronts, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an appealing place to live and work. This Registered Nurse opportunity offers free onsite parking, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to grow your clinical skills in one of Madison’s leading healthcare communities.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry RN
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
  • Location: Madison, Wisconsin 53718
  • Schedule Notes: Weekend and holiday rotation based on operational needs
  • Floating: Required as needed
  • Orientation: 20 hours

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
  • Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in Med/Surg Telemetry
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • BLS certification required, AHA only
  • Successful completion of a telemetry exam prior to start
  • Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
  • Ability to float as needed within the hospital
  • Must meet compliance requirements and pass all pre-assignment testing

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care for Med/Surg Telemetry patients in an acute care hospital setting
  • Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to established protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe patient care
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
  • Educate patients and families with clear communication and compassionate bedside care
  • Adapt quickly to changing clinical needs and floating assignments as required
  • Maintain compliance with unit policies, safety standards, and patient care expectations

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a strong healthcare team in Madison, WI.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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