Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry/Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), Day/Evening rotation, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Patient ratio 1:3.
Highlights
- Work in a Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions
- Dual-unit assignment in IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic Surgery units
- Diverse patient population including thoracic surgical patients (lobectomies, esophagectomies, lung volume reduction), cardiac surgery stepdown, and hospitalist patients
- Epic charting system with strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
- Opportunity to assist with specialized procedures including chest tube insertion in dedicated procedure room
- Engage with evidence-based nursing practices in a dynamic, team-oriented environment focused on compassionate care and innovation
Requirements
- Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in telemetry, oncology, cardiac, or PCU/IMC/Stepdown settings
- Ventilator and transplant experience required
- ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
- Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Thoracic surgery experience preferred
- Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria prior to start, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and 80% overall passing score
- Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, arterial line management, central line care, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, vasoactive drip titration, and other advanced nursing skills
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This position offers the chance to work in a premier academic medical center with Magnet designation, providing care to complex thoracic surgery and progressive care patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values critical thinking, innovation, and evidence-based practice while making a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations. Join a nationally recognized institution that prioritizes both clinical excellence and professional development.