Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Night rotating, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930, 1900-0730) with every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed. Rotators will not be scheduled to flip between days/nights more than 2 times in a 6-week scheduling period, with 36 hours off between scheduled night shift ending and day shift beginning.
Highlights:
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Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions and referral centers
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Adult medical-surgical telemetry unit serving primarily geriatric population with a variety of conditions and diagnoses under the Family Medicine service
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25-room unit with daily census of approximately 20 patients; EPIC charting system required
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more
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Unit includes specialized locked wing for Department of Corrections patients (0-10 at any given time) with DOC officer accompaniment for safety
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Flexible scheduling with protected time off between shift rotations to support work-life balance
Requirements:
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Active RN license in good standing
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in medical-surgical specialty
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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 competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score (two attempts allowed)
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Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central line management, PICC lines, wound care, and management of diverse patient populations
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Previous experience with law enforcement/corrections patient care preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Candidates must reside 50+ miles from facility
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center where clinical excellence meets innovative patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a supportive environment with extensive interdisciplinary resources, while advancing your skills in medical-surgical telemetry nursing. You'll be part of a facility committed to the highest standards of nursing practice and patient outcomes, with a thoughtful scheduling structure designed to support clinician wellbeing.
