Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Heart and Vascular Intermediate Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required. Patient ratio 1:4 across all shifts.
Highlights
- Work in a 15-bed Heart and Vascular Intermediate Care Unit at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma center ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
- Care for vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and cardiology patients at intermediate and general levels of care
- Gain experience with diverse patient populations including AAA repairs, carotid endarterectomies, cardiac surgery stepdown patients, lytic therapies, and amputations
- Epic charting system with 36 hours of orientation provided
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
- Participate in shared governance and unit-based councils driving quality improvement initiatives and practice change
Requirements
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
- BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care MS/Telemetry experience within the last 3 years
- Required skills include telemetry monitoring, arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP management, interpretation of dysrhythmias and ABGs, titration of vasoactive and insulin drips, and post-cardiac angiogram care
- Experience with chest tubes, feeding tubes, temporary external pacing wires, PCAs, and wound care/wound vac
- Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Must pass telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility
- Floating to other units as needed required
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This position offers the chance to advance your nursing skills at one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals and referral centers. You'll work in a patient-and-family-focused environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice, with daily care team visits where patients actively participate in their care plans. Join a collaborative team that encourages professional growth and utilizes the latest technology and interventions in cardiovascular and vascular surgical care.