Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical With Telemetry, Madison, WI. This position provides nursing care to adult orthopedic trauma patients in a 12-hour evening or night shift setting. The role supports interdisciplinary care, telemetry monitoring, and the management of complex medical-surgical conditions.

Job Details Schedule: Evening/night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM; 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation is one weekend every three weeks, with holidays as needed.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); at least two years of acute-care inpatient nursing experience in the submitting specialty within the last three years; experience caring for orthopedic trauma patients; telemetry experience; and proficiency with required clinical documentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience and Level I trauma experience.

Additional Information: Primary patient population consists of adult orthopedic trauma patients, with frequent neurosurgery overflow. Typical patient assignment is four patients per nurse during day, night, and weekend shifts. Clinical responsibilities may include management of heparin and insulin infusions, peripheral nerve catheters, epidurals, patient-controlled analgesia, telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, wound care, and complex neurological and spinal conditions. The role involves systematic and continuous collection and assessment of patient data, therapeutic care planning, and collaboration with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary orthopedic team. A telemetry examination is required before the start of the assignment, with specified passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation. Annual influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted. Orientation includes 36 hours.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1350438. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus