Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry / Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), every other weekend required. Four 12-hour shifts per week accepted. 21-24 weekend shifts per contract depending on length.
Highlights:
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Work in a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked academic medical center recognized as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
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Provide care in a fast-paced 23-bed cardiac/telemetry unit with 4:1 patient ratios across all shifts
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Manage intermediate and general cardiology patients including post-cardiac procedures, arrhythmia management, heart failure, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
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Collaborate with advanced cardiac teams including Cardiac Cath Lab, heart failure specialists, and LVAD programs
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Epic EMR system; 36 hours of orientation provided
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Strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
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Unit expansion planned to include external pacemaker management and broader cardiac surgical population
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Supportive team culture emphasizing shared governance, quality improvement, and collaborative patient care
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
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BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
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Minimum 3 years of recent acute care RN experience; at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in specialty area
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Cardiac telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
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Previous travel experience required
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Epic charting system experience required
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Experience with 4:1 patient ratios
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Must successfully pass telemetry exam prior to start with strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no incorrect answers on 3rd degree heart blocks, and 80% or higher overall score
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
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Must reside more than 50 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)
Key Clinical Skills:
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Cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
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Management of cardiac drips including vasoactive medications and insulin drip titration
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Arterial line management and invasive monitoring (arterial blood pressures, central venous pressures)
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Pre/post cardiac catheterization and angiogram care; TR band and fem stop management
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Post-cardiac surgery and post-pacemaker placement care
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Blood product administration and heparin protocols
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Central line, PICC line, and port management
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High flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and non-invasive airway management
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Chest tube, tracheostomy, wound vac, and surgical drain management
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ST segment analysis and arrhythmia management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your cardiac nursing career at a nationally recognized academic medical center known for outstanding patient outcomes and innovative cardiac care. Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values professional growth, evidence-based practice, and excellence in patient education. With planned unit expansion into advanced cardiac technologies and surgical populations, you'll have the chance to build expertise in a supportive environment that invests in nurse development and shared governance. Be part of a Magnet-designated facility where interdisciplinary teamwork and quality improvement drive exceptional care for complex cardiac patients.
