Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $2,365 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements• Specialty: Med Surg

• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Charge Nurse position at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves overseeing nursing care on a unit that serves adult patients with high-acuity needs. The position requires leadership skills and experience in a skilled nursing or inpatient rehabilitation environment, with responsibilities including clinical oversight and team coordination during night shifts.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with coverage every other weekend and holiday rotations.
• Required Qualifications: 1+ year of nursing experience in skilled nursing or other 24/7 skilled care environment; current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; must have managerial and Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience; excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Med-Surg or inpatient rehabilitation experience related to patient acuity; experience with high-acuity patient populations or previous charge nurse roles.
• Additional Information: The inpatient rehab hospital functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit with high-acuity patients. Nurses are expected to assist CNAs and respond to patient call lights for safety. Orientation sessions will be held starting January 6, 2026, with additional dates scheduled throughout the year. The unit is equipped with ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy and Sara Plus Plus, slide boards, vital sign machines, EKG equipment, and computer charting systems. Minor floatation to satellite inpatient rehab facilities may be required in the future, located within 20 minutes of the primary site.

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 #1284407. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

About Cross Country NursesYou 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