Job Opportunity – Medical/Telemetry Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day shift 0700-1930, Night shift 1900-0730) with every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed. 20 hours of orientation provided.
Highlights:
- 28-bed acute care Medical/Telemetry unit with daily census of 28-29 patients
- EPIC charting system utilized throughout the facility
- Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
- Fast-paced environment caring for adults and geriatric patients with complex medical diagnoses
- General Internal Medicine focus with specialty care for infectious disease patients as part of Special Pathogens program
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
Requirements:
- Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
- BLS certification (AHA ONLY)
- Minimum of two years of acute care experience within the last three years in medical/telemetry specialty
- EPIC charting system experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Must successfully pass telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms, zero tolerance on 3rd degree heart blocks)
- Ability to float to like units as needed
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Essential Skills:
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response/code teams
- Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
- IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
- Blood product administration
- Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration
- Isolation precautions and proper PPE usage
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a team of remarkable nurses at a prestigious Magnet-designated academic medical center that is consistently ranked as one of the nation's leading hospitals and teaching institutions. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters collaboration, respect, and continuing education while caring for patients with complex and challenging medical diagnoses. You'll be part of a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in patient care and medical education.