Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care / Telemetry – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Patient ratio 1:3 on nights. 36-hour orientation provided.
Highlights:
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Work in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center recognized as Wisconsin's leading academic medical institution
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Provide specialized care in both IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units, caring for patients with complex diagnoses including cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant
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29-bed progressive care unit with a mix of general care (1:4 ratio) and IMC (1:2 ratio) patients requiring critical thinking and advanced clinical skills
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Epic charting system with strong technological and clinical resources
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Collaborative team environment where nurses are integral members of the multidisciplinary care team
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in progressive care/stepdown specialty
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
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Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
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Ventilator and transplant experience required (strong proficiency mandatory)
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Previous travel experience required
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Academic Level I or II trauma center experience or similar size hospital required
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Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start with strict passing criteria (80% minimum, 100% on lethal rhythms)
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside 50+ miles from the facility
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Floating to other units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, providing specialized care to complex patient populations including transplant and pulmonary hypertension patients. You'll join a highly skilled nursing team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where critical thinking, advanced clinical expertise, and teamwork are valued daily. This role is ideal for experienced progressive care nurses seeking to expand their skills in a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated teaching institution.
