Travel MS​/Tele RN

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:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring WI or compact RN license and recent acute care experience.

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit within an academic teaching hospital
• Day and night 12-hour shifts  or ) with every other weekend rotation
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Floating required as needed
• Cardiac monitoring with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Respiratory care including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Minimum two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line care/management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Experience with rapid response/code teams and isolation precautions/PPE
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to starting, covering adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria
• Previous travel nursing experience required

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Work within a Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Telemetry exam requires 100% accuracy on lethal rhythm identification and no more than one incorrect answer on 3rd degree heart block questions, with an 80% or higher passing score
• Two attempts allowed to pass the telemetry exam; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course

American Traveler Job  #P-755535. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.