Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Night flexibility, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 / 1900-0730), every other weekend rotation, holidays as needed
Highlights:
- 28-bed family practice and forensics unit with adult med/surg patients presenting with a variety of acute and chronic conditions
- Daily census of approximately 20 patients; 18 general care beds and up to 10 correctional care beds in a secure wing
- EPIC charting system; telemetry monitoring on the unit with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Primary shift will be days with occasional night shifts based on operational needs; limited schedule flipping (maximum 2 times per 6-week period with 36 hours off between transitions)
- Magnet-designated teaching facility ranked among the nation's leading hospitals and referral centers
- Experience with corrections population preferred; DOC officers accompany staff during patient care in the locked wing
Requirements:
- Active RN license required
- BLS certification required (American Heart Association only)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in med/surg or telemetry specialty
- EPIC charting experience required
- Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs required
- Must successfully pass telemetry exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% identification of lethal rhythms)
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
- Floating to other units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a prestigious Magnet-designated teaching hospital recognized as one of Wisconsin's top healthcare institutions. You'll gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population, including medically complex adults and geriatric patients under the Family Medicine service, while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The unit provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in both general med/surg and forensics nursing within a secure, structured environment supported by comprehensive resources and professional development opportunities.