Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg/Telemetry – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day/Night rotating 12-hour shifts (0700-1930, 1900-0730) with every other weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed. Rotators will not flip between days/nights more than twice in a 6-week scheduling period, with 36 hours off scheduled between night and day shifts.
Highlights:
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28-bed specialty unit combining an 18-bed Family Practice unit and a 10-bed Forensic unit
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Unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population including incarcerated patients from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections with specialized training provided
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Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Magnet-designated teaching facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
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Primarily adult and geriatric med/surg patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions under Family Medicine service
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Secure forensic wing with DOC officer accompaniment when caring for forensic patients (0-10 patients at any given time)
Requirements:
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Current Wisconsin RN license
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Minimum 2 years of recent acute care med/surg/telemetry experience required
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BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
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Epic EMR experience required
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Proficiency in IV starts and management required
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Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score)
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Skills required: telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central line and PICC management, PCA pumps, wound care, insulin/heparin administration, isolation precautions
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Previous forensic or law enforcement patient care experience preferred
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Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
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Willingness to float as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the rare opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated, top-ranked teaching hospital while gaining specialized forensic nursing experience. You'll provide comprehensive care to diverse patient populations with the support of a collaborative interdisciplinary team and correctional officers, all while developing unique skills that set you apart in your nursing career. The thoughtful scheduling approach ensures adequate rest between shift rotations, prioritizing both patient safety and nurse well-being.
