Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Telemetry/Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts available (7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am). Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Patient ratio 1:3.
Highlights:
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Work with an award-winning Magnet-designated facility ranked #1 in Wisconsin
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Dual-unit assignment includes IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic specialty units
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Diverse case mix including thoracic surgery, cardiac stepdown, oncology, and transplant patients
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Epic electronic medical records system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support
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7-bed unit census with specialized focus on post-surgical thoracic and cardiac procedures
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Trauma Level II facility with preferred Trauma Level I experience welcomed
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or valid Compact State RN license
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BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in specialty
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Telemetry, oncology, cardiac, and PCU/stepdown experience required
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Ventilator and transplant experience required
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria apply)
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ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
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Epic charting system experience required; thoracic experience preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside 50+ miles from facility
Clinical Skills:
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Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
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Arterial line management and ABG interpretation
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Central line, PICC line, and port management
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Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
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Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac systems)
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Blood product administration and IV insulin/heparin protocols
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Vasoactive and insulin drip titration
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Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
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Wound care/wound vac management
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IV starts and phlebotomy
Patient Population:
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Adult and geriatric patients
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Post-operative thoracic surgery including esophagectomies, lung volume reduction, wedge resections, lobectomies, and decortications
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Cardiac surgery stepdown patients
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Hospitalist and acute medical patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized teaching hospital and referral center that represents the pinnacle of healthcare excellence in Wisconsin. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic, collaborative team providing compassionate, evidence-based care to complex thoracic and cardiac patients. You'll have access to comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams, while developing specialized skills in one of the nation's leading medical facilities. Bring your clinical expertise and innovation to a Magnet-designated environment that values critical thinking, teamwork, and professional growth.
