Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Magnet-designated academic medical center in Madison, WI, requiring tracheostomy and surgical experience along with Epic proficiency.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit at a Magnet-designated academic teaching and referral hospital in Madison, WI
• Patient population spans four surgical specialties: Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, and ENT/Colorectal
• Specialized procedures include free flap monitoring for breast reconstruction post-mastectomy and post-operative care for urinary diversion surgeries
• Strong focus on airway management, including care of new tracheostomy patients
• Day and night shifts available: 7:00–19:30 or 19:00–7:30 (3x12-hour shifts)
• Weekend rotation required
• Some holiday coverage required based on operational need
• Travelers float first; shifts may be assigned across multiple units or locations within the organization if the primary unit census drops
• Epic EMR required, preferably with experience within the last 12 months

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or a compact RN license held from the candidate's permanent state of residence
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years
• Tracheostomy and surgical nursing experience required
• Basic Arrhythmia/telemetry experience required
• Must pass a Telemetry competency test prior to start
• Epic EMR experience required
• Gynecology, urology, plastics, and colorectal surgical experience preferred
• Permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Care for patients undergoing specialized surgical procedures across gynecology, urology, plastics, and ENT specialties
• Responsibilities include patient and family education, such as post-operative self-care instruction following urinary diversion surgery
• Unit offers strong exposure to airway management and tracheostomy care, beneficial for RNs pursuing critical care in the future
• Interdisciplinary team environment with a focus on patient education and specialty surgical recovery
• Parking on-site requires a permit through UW Transportation; bus, park-and-ride, and private parking alternatives are also available