Travel Med Surg RN - $2,092 per week
ghr healthcareMadison, WI
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Travel Med Surg RN - $2,092 per week
ghr healthcareMadison, WI
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$2,092 per week
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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/07/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type:
TravelMed-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. GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #522079. 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: Med/SurgAbout GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcareprofessionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed touncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitivecompensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinelycares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as youradvocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care andconsideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com tolearn more. Why Vivian Health? Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$2,092 per week
Experience level
Mid
Location
Madison, WI
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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