Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Madison, WI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT NEUROSURGERY MED-SURG / TELEMETRY RN CONTRACT – MADISON, WI

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Inpatient Neurosurgery in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within a 25-bed neurosurgery acute care unit at a Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke Program, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly; unit will also accept 4x12s for higher earning potential). FAVORABLE 1:4 RATIOS! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WITH 2 YOE LEVEL I NEURO EXPERIENCE WELCOME! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The clinical team manages high-acuity medical and surgical neurological conditions across acute stroke, post-craniotomy, spinal trauma, and complex neuro-oncology. If you are an acute care nurse skilled in neurological assessments, continuous telemetry monitoring, post-op spine/brain recovery, and multidisciplinary coordination looking to earn $2,575/week in Wisconsin, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $2,575.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,351.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $34.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Overtime Rate: $51.00/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Unit is open to 4x12 schedules for interested travelers.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 30, 2026 start date).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekend coverage (every other weekend) and holidays as operationally needed.
• Department Setting & Ratios: 25-bed Neurosurgery Inpatient Care Unit (Unit: D6/4). Nurse-to-patient ratios maintained at 1:4 on night shift.
• Floating Scope: Floats within clinical competencies across acute medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Post-surgical neurosurgical recovery: craniotomies, brain tumor resections, complex spine fusions/instrumentations, laminectomies, and ophthalmologic surgeries.
  • Comprehensive neurological care: acute CVA/ischemic stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Guillain-Barré syndrome, epilepsy/seizure monitoring, and neuro-trauma/spinal fractures requiring orthotics.
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry strip monitoring, acute dysrhythmia interpretation, and code/rapid response escalation.
  • Peripheral line care, PICC/central line maintenance, blood product transfusions, PCA management, and IV insulin/heparin protocols.
  • Respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and chest tube surveillance.
• EMR System: Epic (Epic charting experience required; usage within the past 12 months preferred).

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient neurosurgery / neuro Med-Surg Telemetry experience within the last 3 years. (First-time travelers accepted if they possess 2 years of Level I Trauma or similar large academic hospital inpatient neuro experience).
• Licensure: Active Wisconsin RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal.
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached):
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) — AHA only.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized neuro and telemetry recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

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