Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Neurosurgery / Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with weekend rotation and holidays as needed. 1:4 patient ratio.
Highlights
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Work on a specialized 25-bed neurosurgery general care unit within a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked teaching facility
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Diverse patient population including post-surgical neuro cases (spine surgeries, brain tumors, craniotomy), multiple sclerosis, ALS, Guillain-Barre syndrome, stroke, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury patients
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Part of a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Program with capability to treat the most complex stroke cases
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Epic EMR system with 24 hours of orientation provided
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Collaborative interdisciplinary team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Evidence-based practice environment focused on patient and family-centered care
Requirements
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Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in Neuro Medical-Surgical/Telemetry within the last 3 years
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Epic charting system experience required
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BLS certification required (American Heart Association only)
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Successful completion of telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria applies)
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
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Previous travel nursing experience preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Clinical Skills
Qualified candidates should demonstrate proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV therapy and central line management, blood product administration, ventilator support (BiPAP/CPAP), tracheostomy care, chest tube management, wound care/wound vac, PCA pumps, insulin protocols including IV insulin, feeding tube management, isolation precautions, and phlebotomy. Experience with port access, PICC line management, pre/post neurosurgery care, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, CVA, and substance withdrawal management is essential.
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This position offers the chance to advance your neuroscience nursing expertise in a fast-paced, evidence-based environment at a premier academic medical center. You'll work alongside a supportive, collaborative team of nurses, advanced practice providers, and specialists who are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients with complex neurological conditions. Join an award-winning facility recognized as Wisconsin's top hospital and contribute to life-changing patient outcomes in stroke care, epilepsy treatment, and neurosurgical recovery.
