Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Medical Care / Thoracic Surgery – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Must be available to work December 24th and 25th.
Highlights:
- Work at a Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions
- Comprehensive experience in both IMC Acute Medical/Progressive Care and Thoracic Surgery units
- Care for diverse patient populations including thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery stepdown, and hospitalist patients with conditions such as esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, and wedge resections
- 3:1 patient ratios across all shifts with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Epic charting system with comprehensive orientation and skills development opportunities
- Collaborate with a dynamic team focused on evidence-based nursing practices and compassionate patient care
Requirements:
- Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in specialty area
- Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
- Ventilator and transplant 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 exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
- Proficiency in Epic charting system required
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
Clinical Skills:
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Advanced airway management including BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and non-invasive airway management
- Hemodynamic monitoring including arterial line management
- Central line, PICC line, and port access/management
- Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
- Titration of vasoactive and insulin drips
- Blood product administration and heparin protocols
- Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
- Wound care/wound VAC management
- IV insertion and maintenance, phlebotomy
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work at a prestigious Magnet-designated academic medical center recognized for clinical excellence and innovation. You'll care for a specialized thoracic and cardiac patient population while developing advanced critical care skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. Join a team committed to evidence-based practice, professional development, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes at one of the nation's top-ranked teaching hospitals.