Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location
Madison, WI | Inpatient – IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with every other weekend; 4x12 schedules may also be considered
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an intermediate care/progressive care/stepdown unit setting
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, including identification of lethal and complex rhythms
- Float to other units as needed based on staffing and patient census
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using EPIC
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality patient outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications – American Heart Association (AHA) only
- Minimum of two years of acute care inpatient RN experience within the last three years in the IMC/PCU/Stepdown specialty
- Cardiac telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
- Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start (passing score of 80% or higher; 100% identification of lethal rhythms required on adult exam; up to three attempts permitted under defined criteria)
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, including 3rd degree heart blocks and pediatric rhythms
- Familiarity with high-acuity progressive care environments and complex patient populations
- Prior travel nursing experience in an acute care setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Magnet®-designated facility recognized as a leading teaching institution and referral center
- Gain experience in a nationally recognized, high-acuity hospital environment with a strong commitment to clinical excellence