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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Madison, WI for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Madison, Wisconsin

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Madison, Wisconsin. We currently offer 4 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Madison area. We also have 4 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Madison’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of May 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Madison and surrounding areas earned about $2,240 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $2,214 to $3,033 per week. The Madison MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Madison proper like Meriter Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like McFarland, Verona and Oregon to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Madison. The earliest start date in Madison is Jul 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $3,033 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Madison is Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,440 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Madison including 13 weeks.

Madison is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Madison

We have 4 Medical Surgical jobs in Madison, WI and 5 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Wisconsin, and 465 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,319 to $3,033
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Janesville, Wisconsin – 53548
    Distance from Madison: 33 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,932 to $2,129
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Madison: 58 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
    Distance from Madison: 58 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Madison: 75 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Madison: 75 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 2, 2025
  • 5
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This is a charge position on Inpatient Rehabilitation. Currently staffing to 5 of 10 beds. Ratio is 1:5. Second team member scheduled with charge is a LPN or PCT
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from Madison: 122 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 16
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Madison: 136 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Madison: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Madison: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Madison: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,826 to $2,013
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Crown Point, Indiana – 46307
    Distance from Madison: 155 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,685 to $1,857
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Madison: 165 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, Iowa – 52353
    Distance from Madison: 170 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grinnell, Iowa – 50112
    Distance from Madison: 193 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Madison: 214 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
50-mile radius rule, no local CLNs EPIC experience is required NO block scheduling allowed RTO Restrictions: not to exceed 3 consecutive days and 7 total day per 13-week contract IL license in hand (not a compact state).
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Madison: 214 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Madison: 214 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. -Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. -Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. -Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. -Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. -Document all care using EMR. -Ensure team huddles are occurring. -Evaluation of patients. -Delegate with appropriate follow- up. -Answer call lights. -Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. -Conflict management. -Professional communication with all team members.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Madison: 214 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 12
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Madison: 214 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
    Distance from Madison: 225 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,672 to $1,843
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Madison, Wisconsin

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Madison. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Madison and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Madison and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Madison, WI

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Madison?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Madison?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Madison and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Madison?

There are currently 4 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Madison. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Madison and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Madison can make an average of $2,181 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Madison and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Madison can make an average of $2,214 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Madison?

  • Meriter Hospital in Madison
  • Mercy Hospital Janesville in Janesville (33.2 miles from Madison)
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Rockford (57.6 miles from Madison)
  • Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockford (57.6 miles from Madison)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Madison?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Madison can make an average of $2,201 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Madison?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Madison is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Madison

In Madison, facilities like Meriter Hospital, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Preglers Addition (zip code 53715), Bowens Addition (zip code 53715) and Warrens Addition (zip code 53715) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Madison’s MS job opportunities are McFarland (7 miles), Verona (8.8 miles) and Oregon (10.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 53548 (33.2 miles), 61114 (57.6 miles) and 61108 (57.6 miles).

Madison Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Madison. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Madison.

Mercy Hospital Janesville
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Psychiatric, and Skilled RN
Address
1000 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
Meriter Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 11 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Postpartum, and Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Address
202 S. PARK ST.
Madison, WI 53715
Nearby Neighborhoods
Preglers Addition (53715), Bowens Addition (53715), Warrens Addition (53715), Wingra Park (53701), Pilgrim Village (53705)

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.