Step Down RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Madison, WI

Travel to Madison, Wisconsin (53792) for a Med/Surg Tele RN assignment in a high-acuity general surgery unit caring for adult and geriatric post-op patients. Madison is a welcoming capital city known for its scenic lakes, vibrant local culture, and lively community atmosphere. This 13-week travel nursing job offers a supportive team environment, strong clinical experience, and the chance to grow your surgical telemetry skills in a respected academic medical setting.

Overview

Join a 28-bed general surgery unit where you’ll provide compassionate, patient-centered care for patients recovering from complex abdominal procedures. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for experienced med/surg telemetry nurses who are confident in post-operative care, telemetry monitoring, and working in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Setting: 28-bed General Surgery Unit
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• End Date: 1/25/2027
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Orientation: 20 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Unit Focus: Post-operative general surgery, telemetry monitoring, and complex abdominal surgical care

Job Requirements

• 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg Telemetry required
• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required through AHA only
• Telemetry testing required prior to start
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity post-op setting
• Willingness to float as needed within scope
• Travel-compliant candidate; local candidates are not eligible
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to post-operative surgical patients on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to rhythm changes and clinical concerns
• Care for patients with NG tubes, feeding tubes, PICC lines, TPN, drains, ostomies, wound vacs, PCA pumps, and epidurals
• Perform medication administration, IV therapy, line care, and wound/ostomy care
• Support patient education focused on recovery, ostomy care, and discharge readiness
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Adapt quickly to changing patient needs in a busy surgical environment

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Madison, WI and advance your Med/Surg Telemetry 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.