American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Telemetry/Intermediate Care position requiring compact or WI RN licensure and cardiac, oncology, vent, and transplant experience.
Details
- Work in the IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care unit (D6/5) and IMC Thoracic unit (B4/3) at a teaching hospital
- Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm-7:30am, Monday through Friday
- Day/Evening shift option available, 12-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday
- Every other weekend and some holidays required
- Floating required as needed across units
- Uses Epic charting system
- Telemetry, oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown patient population
Requirements
- Active WI RN license or compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only) required
- Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
- Epic EMR experience required, within past 12 months preferred
- Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Ventilator and transplant experience required
- Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, arterial line management, blood product administration, and PICC line management
- Respiratory skills required including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and oxygen administration
- Cardiac monitoring skills required including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and telemetry monitoring
- Experience with heparin protocols, PCA, and vasoactive drip titration required
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration required
- Experience with pre/post cardiac cath and pre/post cardiac surgery care required
- Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management required
- Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE experience required
- Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment
Additional Information
- Provide telemetry and intermediate care nursing to a cardiac, oncology, and progressive care patient population
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- Telemetry competency exam required with 100% accuracy on lethal rhythm identification and 80% or higher overall passing score for both adult and pediatric exams
- Up to two exam attempts allowed; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
- Facility is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and referral center
- Located at University Hospital in Madison, WI with on-site parking permit or alternative transportation options available
American Traveler Job ID #P-757831. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.