Emergency Room RN
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,330/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Madison, WI. This position provides emergency care for adult and pediatric patients across the lifespan in a high-volume emergency department. The role requires night shifts, weekend and holiday rotation, and the ability to manage a broad range of emergent medical, traumatic, behavioral health, and pediatric conditions.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation, including holidays, may be required.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact state; two years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last three years; travel nursing experience; current Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification; experience with Epic charting; and the ability to care for patients from neonates through geriatrics.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level I Trauma Center experience.
- Additional Information: The position supports a patient ratio of approximately 4:1 and requires comprehensive emergency care skills, including triage, emergency medication administration, airway and ventilator management, procedural sedation monitoring, management of dysrhythmias, intravenous vasopressors, blood product administration, care of trauma and stroke patients, behavioral health interventions, and management of critically ill patients. A telemetry examination is required before the start date. The examination includes adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation, with a passing score of at least 80% and specific criteria for identifying lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks.
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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