Posted 09/24/2026 · Job #522127
Med/Surg RN- Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Travel RN Job in Madison, Wisconsin
Take on a rewarding Medical/Surgical travel nursing assignment in Madison, WI, where your acute care experience will support adult and geriatric patients on a busy Med/Surg unit. This 13-week travel RN job offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong interdisciplinary support in one of Wisconsin’s most vibrant cities.
Job Details
- Setting: Medical/Surgical unit
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,860 – $1,960
- Schedule: Every other weekend required; float to similar units may be expected
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Patient Ratios: 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights
- Location: Madison, WI 53715
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS preferred
- Charting system or EMR experience required
- Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg setting
- Comfortable working night shift schedules and floating to similar units
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:5-6 preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate bedside care to Medical/Surgical patients
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from procedures such as colon surgery, Whipple procedure, cholecystectomy, liver resection, bariatric surgery, gynecologic surgery, mastectomy, and hernia surgery
- Care for patients with conditions including colitis, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, gastroparesis, bowel obstruction, and Crohn’s disease
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and support telemetry monitoring
- Assist with wound care, drains, ostomies, and other post-operative needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and utilize rapid response resources when needed
- Support a positive, team-oriented culture while delivering high-quality care on every shift
Apply now for this Medical/Surgical travel nursing opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a supportive healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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