Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day/Night rotation: 0700-1930, 1900-0730) with every other weekend and holidays as needed
Highlights:
- 28-bed acute care medical unit specializing in General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Special Pathogens care
- Fast-paced teaching environment within an academic medical center caring for patients with complex medical diagnoses
- EPIC charting system with 20 hours of orientation provided
- Patient populations include adults and geriatrics with a daily census of 28-29 patients
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV Teams, Respiratory Services, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
- Magnet-designated facility recognized as Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital and a leading national academic medical center
Requirements:
- Wisconsin RN license or active Compact State RN license
- BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- Minimum two years of acute care experience within the last three years in Med-Surg/Telemetry specialty
- EPIC charting system experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (80% minimum; 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks)
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, and non-invasive airway management
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Willingness to float to similar units as needed
- Must reside 50+ miles from facility location
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and educational environment at one of the nation's premier academic medical centers. You'll work alongside remarkable nursing teams while caring for complex patient populations, including those requiring specialized infectious disease management through the Special Pathogens program. This rewarding role combines clinical excellence with professional development in a Magnet-recognized teaching institution that values respect, education, and interdisciplinary teamwork.