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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

L5

ghr travel nursingMadison, WItoday

$1,860 - $1,960

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Registered NursesAcute Care NursesCritical Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsTemporary Help ServicesSpecialty Hospitals
Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Contract | Night Shift Nursing Job in Madison, Wisconsin Looking for your next Med-Surg RN travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin? Madison, Wisconsin (ZIP 53715) offers a welcoming Midwest atmosphere with scenic lakes, a vibrant downtown, and plenty of parks, dining, and cultural attractions to enjoy when you're off shift. Join a busy adult and geriatric surgical care unit on a 13-week night-shift assignment where your medical-surgical nursing skills will make a real impact every shift.
Job Details
Position: Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12-hour nights
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required Float Requirement: May float to similar nursing units as needed Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $1,960 Orientation: 12 hours
Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Common Diagnoses: Post-operative surgical care, GI conditions, abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and more
Job Requirements:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 2 years of Med-Surg or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
  • Experience managing a 1:5-6 patient ratioBLS certification requiredACLS certification preferred
  • Previous charting system experience required
  • Strong assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work nights and every other weekend
  • Comfortable floating to similar inpatient nursing units when needed
  • Experience with ports, IV therapy, telemetry, wound care, drains, and post-surgical care is highly valued
Responsibilities:
  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to Med-Surg patients on a busy surgical care unit
  • Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition throughout the shift
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments in accordance with best practices
  • Support patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures and complex medical conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, phlebotomy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Document patient care accurately in the charting system
  • Manage telemetry, wound care, drains, and other routine Med-Surg interventions as needed
  • Maintain patient safety, infection control, and effective communication at all times
  • Adapt quickly to changing unit needs and float assignments
  • Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity
  • Work in a dynamic Wisconsin healthcare setting with a supportive clinical team
  • Gain experience in a high-acuity medical-surgical nursing environment
  • Enjoy a travel contract in Madison healthcare jobs with competitive weekly pay
  • Build your skills in adult and geriatric inpatient care
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join this Med-Surg RN opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin.
Benefits: 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionEqual Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$1,860 - $1,960

Location

Madison, WI

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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