Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care / Telemetry – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 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. 3:1 patient ratio. 36 hours of orientation provided.
Highlights:
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Work in both IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units within a Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma Center
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Care for specialty populations including Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant patients
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29-bed unit with both general care (1:4 ratio) and IMC (1:2 ratio) level patients requiring critical thinking and teamwork
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Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Collaborative environment where nurses are integral members of the multidisciplinary team with a strong voice in patient care advocacy
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Previous travel nursing experience required; floating to other units as needed
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 specialty area
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BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association 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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Academic Level I or II Trauma Center experience required
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Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall score, maximum 3 attempts)
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside more than 50 miles from facility
Key Clinical Skills:
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Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
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Ventilated patient care, tracheostomy management, and non-invasive airway management
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Post-transplant care, including lung transplant patients
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Hemodynamic monitoring, arterial line management, and central line care
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BiPAP/CPAP management and high-flow nasal cannula
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Cardiac drip and insulin drip titration, heparin protocols
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Chest tube management, surgical drains, and wound care/wound vac
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Blood product administration and pre/post hemodialysis management
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Port access/management and PICC line care
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Management of acutely ill patients with multiple comorbidities and hemodynamic instability
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a team of remarkable nurses at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital. This fast-paced progressive care environment offers the chance to provide comprehensive, specialized nursing care to complex patient populations including pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and post-transplant patients. You'll work collaboratively with a strong multidisciplinary team in a setting that values nursing expertise and clinical excellence while advancing your skills in critical care, telemetry, and specialty patient populations.
