TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified IMC RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care / Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. This position rotates between two Intermediate Care units: Acute Medical/Progressive Care and Thoracic.
Highlights:
- Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions and referral centers
- Provide care to thoracic surgery patients including lung and esophageal disease management, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, and cardiac surgery stepdown patients
- Patient ratio of 3:1 across all shifts with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Epic EMR charting system utilized facility-wide
- Opportunity to assist with specialized procedures including chest tube insertion in the unit-based procedure room
- Work within a dynamic team focused on evidence-based nursing practices, innovation, and compassionate patient care
Requirements:
- Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact State RN license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in telemetry, oncology, cardiac, or PCU/IMC/Stepdown settings
- Ventilator and transplant patient experience required
- ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
- Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Must successfully pass telemetry competency examination prior to start (strict passing criteria applies: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no errors on 3rd degree heart blocks, and 80% overall passing score)
- Proficiency in Epic charting system required
- Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
Essential Skills & Competencies:
- Cardiac telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
- Arterial line management and ABG interpretation
- Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
- Accessing and managing ports
- Blood product administration and heparin protocols
- BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula management
- Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
- IV insulin protocol management and titration of vasoactive/insulin drips
- Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
- Wound care including wound vac management
- Starting and maintaining IVs, phlebotomy, and feeding tube care
- Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration
Patient Population:
- Adult and geriatric patients
- Thoracic surgery patients including esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, and wedge resection surgery
- Cardiac surgery stepdown patients
- Hospitalist and general medical patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your nursing career at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center that serves as Wisconsin's premier hospital. You'll work alongside a collaborative, innovative team providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population while developing specialized skills in thoracic and progressive care nursing. Join a facility committed to excellence in patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, and professional development in a supportive environment with robust interdisciplinary resources.
Additional Information:
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Floating to other units required as needed
- Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available including bus and park-and-ride services