
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
- $60.83
- Weekly
- $2,190
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,880
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
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.
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 Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin
Join a rewarding Med-Surg Telemetry travel nursing assignment in Madison, WI, where your acute care nursing skills, telemetry monitoring experience, and Epic charting expertise will make a real impact. This 13-week Registered Nurse travel job offers a night-shift schedule in a fast-paced inpatient setting caring for adult and geriatric patients.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shift Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Orientation: 20 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Location: Madison, WI — a welcoming Wisconsin healthcare hub known for its lakes, parks, vibrant downtown, and strong nursing community.
- Schedule Notes: Weekend and holiday rotations based on operational needs; floating required as needed
Job Requirements
- 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in an inpatient hospital setting
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact RN license
- BLS certification from AHA required
- Epic EHR charting experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Must successfully pass a telemetry exam prior to start
- Comfortable providing care for adult and geriatric patients
- Ability to float as needed and work weekend/holiday rotations
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients in an acute care environment
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and support common med-surg interventions and treatments
- Assist with IV therapy, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, and wound care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
- Float to other nursing units as needed to support patient care coverage
- Complete pre-start telemetry testing successfully prior to assignment start
Location Highlights
- Madison offers the ideal mix of city convenience and outdoor recreation, with lakes, parks, and scenic trails throughout the area
- The city is known for its strong academic, hospital, and healthcare presence, making it an excellent place to grow your RN career
- Enjoy a lively downtown, local dining, and easy access to Wisconsin recreation during your travel nursing assignment
Apply now for this Med-Surg Tele RN travel nursing opportunity in Madison, 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.
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