Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,130/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) at a premier healthcare facility in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves floating across multiple departments and specialties, providing complex care to adult patients in medical-surgical general care units and intermediate care units. The nurse will utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate, assess, and respond to patient needs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts between 1900 0730, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license, BLS from the American Heart Association, at least 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty, experience working in different Medical Surgical units including cardiac, spine, neuro, and experience with Epic electronic charting system.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Neuro Stepdown, Onco, and trauma units; Basic Arrhythmia experience; previous telemetry certification or familiarity.
- Certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Additional Information: Must have experience with cardiac telemetry, interpreting dysrhythmias, managing chest tubes, feeding tubes, and IV infusions. Traveler will be required to pass a telemetry test prior to start, with attempts to meet a passing score of 80% or higher in adult and pediatric exams. The position requires floating to Neuro and Oncology units as needed.
- Location: 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
- Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation, with alternative transportation options available.
- Travel Experience Required: Yes
- Minimum Experience: 2 years of inpatient acute care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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