Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown RN – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM. Monday through Friday with every other weekend or as needed to meet scheduling requirements, and some holidays. Alternative schedule available: 4x12s, Thursday-Sunday option.
Highlights:
- Work in a fast-paced, academically affiliated Level One Trauma Center environment providing care to acutely ill surgical and trauma adult patients
- 26-bed progressive care unit with 14 IMC beds (1:2 ratio) and 12 General Care beds (1:3 ratio)
- Epic charting system utilized facility-wide
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with comprehensive support services including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
- Magnet-designated facility recognized as Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital and a nationally leading teaching institution
- 36 hours of orientation provided
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown and telemetry experience required
- At least 2 years of acute care inpatient RN experience within the last 3 years in specialty area
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Current RN license (Wisconsin or Compact state license accepted)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association only)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no incorrect answers on 3rd degree heart block questions, and minimum 80% overall passing score
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside at least 50 miles from facility location
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Central line, PICC line, and arterial line management
- Blood product administration and heparin protocols
- Care of ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
- BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management
- Pre/post surgical care including orthopedic trauma, neurosurgery, and general surgical patients
- Wound care, chest tube management, and surgical drain care
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a team of exceptional nurses in a prestigious Magnet-designated academic medical center where you'll provide critical care to a diverse patient population in a supportive, collaborative environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a nationally recognized facility that values nursing excellence, interdisciplinary teamwork, and quality patient outcomes. Nurses are valued members of the care team with a strong voice in patient advocacy and are supported by comprehensive ancillary services that allow you to focus on delivering outstanding patient care.