Travel Nurse RN - Float
Madison, WI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating across diverse acute inpatient units at a premier Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma center, this position features a dependable 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly). WISCONSIN'S #1 ACADEMIC HOSPITAL! EXCELLENT 1:5 NIGHT RATIOS! HIGH-PAYING MIDWEST PACKAGE! NO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The Med-Surg float pool provides vital clinical support across complex medical, surgical, and intermediate care (IMC) specialty floors, including cardiac telemetry, inpatient neuro/spine, and telemetry oncology. If you are an adaptable, acute care nurse skilled in multi-system patient assessments, continuous telemetry rhythm interpretation, post-surgical recovery, and rapid clinical escalation 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).
• 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 per operational requirements.
• Department Setting & Ratios: Float Staff - Med/Surg RN. Night-shift patient-to-nurse ratios maintained at a favorable 1:5 (1:4 on day shift).
• Floating Scope (Hard Stop): Must be willing to float across diverse general medical, surgical, and intermediate care units, specifically including Neuro, Spine, Cardiac Telemetry, and Telemetry Oncology (mandatory float requirements).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Diverse patient mix: complex general medicine, post-op orthopedics (total joints, trauma), neurosurgery/spine recoveries, post-MI, and cardiac intervention stepdown.
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry strip monitoring, basic arrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response team escalation.
  • Management of vascular access: peripheral IVs, PICC line maintenance, and central line blood draws.
  • Blood product administration, heparin infusion protocols, PCA pain pumps, and IV insulin titration protocols.
  • Post-surgical drain management, wound VAC care, and surgical incision surveillance.
  • Respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and chest tube surveillance (Emerson/Pleur-evac).
• EMR System: Epic (Epic charting experience required; usage within the past 12 months preferred).

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital RN experience within the last 3 years with verified background across various Med/Surg & Telemetry settings (cardiac, spine, neuro). Prior experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma academic/teaching facility preferred.
• Travel Experience: Prior travel nursing experience is required.
• 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 acute float pool recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

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