Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Telemetry – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day: 0700-1930, Night: 1900-0730) with every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed. Float to like units as required.
Highlights
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28-bed acute care medical/telemetry unit specializing in general internal medicine, geriatrics, and special pathogens care
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Fast-paced teaching environment within a Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked #1 in Wisconsin
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EPIC charting system with 20 hours of orientation provided
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
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Care for adults and geriatric patients with complex medical diagnoses including infectious diseases
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Daily census of 28-29 patients with patient-centered, high-quality care focus
Requirements
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
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BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in medical/telemetry specialty
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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EPIC charting system experience required
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency examination prior to start (strict passing criteria applies)
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
Essential Skills
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Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
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Management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response/code teams
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Blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
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Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care and management
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Titration of insulin drips
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Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration
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Isolation precautions and PPE protocols
Telemetry Testing Requirements
Candidates must pass a telemetry examination with the following criteria:
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100% identification of lethal rhythms (ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole)
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No incorrect answers on 3rd degree heart block questions
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Overall passing score of 80% or higher
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Maximum of two attempts allowed (additional requirements apply for third attempt)
Why It's a Great Opportunity
Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center that values collaboration, respect, and continuing education. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside remarkable nursing professionals while caring for patients with complex medical conditions in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. You'll contribute to high-quality patient care and medical education in a facility renowned as one of the nation's leading hospitals and teaching institutions.
