Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry/Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour evening/night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Holiday coverage on 12/24 and 12/25 is mandatory.
Highlights:
- Work in a Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma Center recognized as a leading teaching hospital and referral center
- Provide specialized care on a 29-bed Intermediate Medical Care (IMC) unit serving acute medical, progressive care, and thoracic patient populations
- Patient ratio of 1:3 for IMC patients and 1:4 for general care patients
- Care for specialty populations including cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant patients
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
- 36-hour orientation period with collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Requirements:
- Wisconsin RN license or valid 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, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings
- Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Ventilator and transplant patient care experience required (proficiency in both areas is essential)
- Strong competency in cardiac telemetry interpretation, chest tubes, arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP, central line care, cardiac drip titration, and post-transplant care
- Must successfully pass telemetry examination prior to start date (100% accuracy on lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks required, minimum 80% overall passing score)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside at least 50 miles from facility
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work alongside a remarkable team of nurses in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where critical thinking and advocacy for quality patient care are paramount. As an integral member of a multidisciplinary team at a top-ranked academic medical center, you'll provide comprehensive, specialized nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with complex medical needs and hemodynamic instability. This role provides excellent professional development in advanced cardiac, respiratory, and transplant care within a Magnet-designated facility recognized for clinical excellence.