Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Madison, WI Emergency Room registered nurse position providing high-acuity emergency care to adult and pediatric patients. The role requires recent emergency department experience, strong critical-care capabilities, and the ability to support comprehensive care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Two years of Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last three years; registered nurse license valid in Wisconsin or a compact state; travel nursing experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) where applicable; experience with electronic health record charting; competency in emergency care, triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, procedural sedation, ventilated patients, intravenous therapy, trauma, stroke, cardiac emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, and care of patients across the lifespan.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience and Level I Trauma Center experience.
- Schedule: Day and evening shifts consisting primarily of 12-hour shifts, scheduled as 07001930 or 11002330 as needed; 36 hours per week; weekend and holiday rotation required.
- Additional Information: The role supports a high-acuity Emergency Department with approximately 4:1 patient ratios and care for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients. A telemetry examination is required before clearance to begin, with separate adult and pediatric rhythm-interpretation criteria and a passing score of at least 80%. A seasonal influenza vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions accepted.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1340478. 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: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
