Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,394 per week

About the role

Travel RN position in Med‑Surg / Telemetry at a Magnet‑designated, #1 hospital in Wisconsin. The 41‑bed unit specializes in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and palliative care, caring for adults and geriatrics undergoing bone marrow, stem cell transplant, and cellular therapies (CAR‑T). The facility includes a National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center and extensive interdisciplinary support services.

Location: Madison, WI – a vibrant capital city known for lakes, arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and professional growth.

Schedule

• 12‑hour day/evening shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 4 × 12‑hour schedule accepted
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays on rotation
• Float as needed
• 13‑week contract, 36 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those undergoing bone marrow, stem cell transplant, and CAR‑T therapies.
• Manage complex disease processes such as leukemia, lymphoma, solid‑tumor cancers, and graft‑versus‑host disease.
• Administer chemotherapy, assist with stem‑cell transplant procedures, perform bone‑marrow biopsies, and manage blood product administration.
• Access central lines and ports; conduct head‑to‑toe assessments.
• Participate in quality‑improvement initiatives and evidence‑based research studies.
• Float to other units as needed.

Requirements

• Active RN license (AHA BLS certification required).
• Minimum 2 years of acute‑care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years.
• 3 + years recent experience in Heme/ONC/BMT.
• Level 1 trauma or similar‑size hospital experience.
• EPIC electronic health‑record experience.
• Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC).
• Pass a Telemetry exam with ≥80 % score; 100 % identification of lethal rhythms; no errors on 3rd‑degree heart block questions. Two attempts allowed; third attempt requires cardiac interpretation review course certificate.
• Travelers must reside >50 miles from the facility.

Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Chemotherapy administration and safety.
• Central line and port access.
• Electronic medical record documentation (EPIC).
• Quality‑improvement and research participation.

Benefits

• Weekly direct‑deposit pay with payroll support.
• 401(k) with 100 % employer match.
• Monthly health‑insurance reimbursement.
• Tax‑free stipends for lodging, meals, and incidentals (maximum amounts available).
• 24/7 on‑call support.
• Referral bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Pay

Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Includes a $250 contract‑completion bonus and a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.