Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical with Telemetry, Madison, WI. This position provides nursing care for adult and geriatric medical and surgical neurological patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting. Responsibilities include evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care for complex neurological, neurosurgical, stroke, spinal, and trauma-related conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with weekend rotation and holidays as needed; four 12-hour shifts may be accepted. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact Registered Nurse license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty submitted
  • Two years of experience in a neurological medical-surgical and telemetry setting
  • Epic charting system experience
  • Ability to care for a patient ratio of approximately four patients per nurse
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Care is provided on a 25-bed neurosurgical general care unit serving adult and geriatric patients.
  • Patient populations may include individuals recovering from spine surgery, brain tumors, craniotomy, ophthalmology procedures, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barr syndrome, spinal fractures, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological or orthopedic conditions.
  • Responsibilities may include telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, neurological assessment, preoperative and postoperative neurosurgical care, tracheostomy management, feeding tube care, wound care, central and peripheral line management, blood product administration, and oxygen therapy.
  • A telemetry examination is required before the start of the assignment, with passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation. Two attempts are permitted.
  • Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, transportation, interpretation services, intravenous therapy teams, and unit support staff.
  • Orientation includes 24 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

Posted Date: 2026-11-07