Travel MS​/Tele RN - $2,254 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a WI or compact license and successful completion of a telemetry competency exam prior to start.

• Hospital-based Med/Surg Tele unit at an academic teaching facility
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) on a 3x12 schedule with variable days
• Every other weekend required (Friday
  - Sunday)
• Some holiday coverage may be required based on operational need
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years required
• Epic EMR experience required, with experience within the past 12 months preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to clearance to start, including adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria

• Provide nursing care to Med/Surg and telemetry patients, including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Manage respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Care for patients with gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, and neurological/psychiatric conditions
• Administer medications including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Perform wound care and wound vac management under isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Travel experience not required, making this position open to first-time travelers
• All references should be excluded from consideration materials

American Traveler Job  #P-738364. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.