Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Night rotation, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 / 1900-0730) with every other weekend and holidays as needed. Rotators scheduled to flip between days/nights no more than 2 times in a 6-week scheduling period with 36 hours off between flips (exceptions at employee request).
Highlights
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Adult medical/surgical telemetry unit with geriatric population under Family Medicine service
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Daily census of 20 patients across 25 rooms with comprehensive interdisciplinary support
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EPIC electronic medical record system; telemetry monitoring on the unit
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Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital and nationally recognized teaching institution
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Specialized experience with Department of Corrections patients in a secure wing with safety protocols
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Floating required as needed; must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start
Requirements
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Active RN license in good standing
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Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in medical/surgical specialty within the last 3 years
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Current BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
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EPIC charting system experience required
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Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs
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Must pass telemetry dysrhythmia interpretation exam with strict criteria: 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms, no errors on 3rd degree heart blocks, and 80% overall passing score
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Experience with central lines, PICC management, wound care, PCAs, insulin/heparin protocols, and isolation precautions
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Previous experience caring for law enforcement/corrections patients preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible
Why It's a Great Opportunity
This position offers the chance to work at a premier Magnet-designated academic medical center providing exceptional patient care to diverse populations. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex medical/surgical patients while working alongside highly skilled interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The structured day/night rotation schedule prioritizes work-life balance while allowing you to develop expertise across all shifts in a supportive, nationally recognized healthcare environment.
