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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry, Madison, Wisconsin The position provides evidence-based nursing care for adult patients across medical-surgical and intermediate-care units. The Registered Nurse evaluates patient conditions, identifies complications, administers appropriate interventions, and collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams while supporting patient- and family-centered care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required based on operational needs.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license valid in Wisconsin or a compact state; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); two years of acute-care inpatient experience within the last three years in the submitted specialty; travel experience; experience working across cardiac, spine, and neurological medical-surgical units; cardiac telemetry and basic arrhythmia experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a Level I or Level II trauma setting.
• Additional Information:
  • Float assignments may include neurological and oncology units, as well as other departments and specialties based on operational needs.
  • A telemetry examination is required before the assignment begins, with strict passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation.
  • The position supports adult patients and includes day patient ratios of 1:4 and night and weekend patient ratios of 1:5.
  • Required clinical competencies include management of dysrhythmias, chest tubes, feeding tubes, heparin protocols, insulin protocols, isolation precautions, intravenous therapy, surgical drains, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care, wound care, and post-cardiac and neurosurgical care.
  • A required influenza vaccination applies, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.
  • Assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 03/15/2027.

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