Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care / Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. This position rotates between two Intermediate Care units: Acute Medical/Progressive Care and Thoracic.
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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Provide care to thoracic surgery patients including lung and esophageal disease management, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, and cardiac surgery stepdown patients
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Patient ratio of 3:1 across all shifts with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Epic EMR charting system utilized facility-wide
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Opportunity to assist with specialized procedures including chest tube insertion in the unit-based procedure room
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Work within a dynamic team focused on evidence-based nursing practices, innovation, and compassionate patient care
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact State RN license
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
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Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in telemetry, oncology, cardiac, or PCU/IMC/Stepdown settings
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Ventilator and transplant patient experience required
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ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
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Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency examination prior to start (strict passing criteria applies: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no errors on 3rd degree heart blocks, and 80% overall passing score)
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Proficiency in Epic charting system required
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Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
Essential Skills & Competencies:
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Cardiac telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
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Arterial line management and ABG interpretation
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Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
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Accessing and managing ports
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Blood product administration and heparin protocols
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BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula management
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Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
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IV insulin protocol management and titration of vasoactive/insulin drips
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Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
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Wound care including wound vac management
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Starting and maintaining IVs, phlebotomy, and feeding tube care
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Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration
Patient Population:
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Adult and geriatric patients
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Thoracic surgery patients including esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, and wedge resection surgery
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Cardiac surgery stepdown patients
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Hospitalist and general medical patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your nursing career at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center that serves as Wisconsin's premier hospital. You'll work alongside a collaborative, innovative team providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population while developing specialized skills in thoracic and progressive care nursing. Join a facility committed to excellence in patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, and professional development in a supportive environment with robust interdisciplinary resources.
Additional Information:
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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COVID-19 vaccine not required
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Floating to other units required as needed
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Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available including bus and park-and-ride services
