Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Medical Care / Thoracic Surgery – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Holiday availability December 24-25 is mandatory.
Highlights:
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Work in a Magnet-designated facility ranked #1 in Wisconsin and recognized as one of the nation's leading hospitals
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Dual-unit assignment: IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units caring for telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care patients
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Diverse patient population including thoracic surgery patients (lobectomies, esophagectomies, decortications), cardiac surgery stepdown, and hospitalist patients
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3:1 patient ratios across all shifts with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Epic charting system experience required; comprehensive orientation provided
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Opportunity to assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion in dedicated procedure room
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or 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 telemetry, oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings
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Ventilator management and transplant experience required
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ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria (80% overall; 100% on lethal rhythms) prior to start
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
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Preferred: Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and thoracic surgery experience preferred
Essential Skills:
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Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
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Arterial line management and care for ventilated patients (highly preferred)
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Central line, PICC line, and port management
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Blood product administration and heparin protocols
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Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac systems)
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BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management
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Vasoactive drip and insulin drip titration
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Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
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ABG interpretation and IV management
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Wound care including wound vac management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join an elite nursing team at Wisconsin's premier teaching hospital where you'll care for complex thoracic and cardiac patients while developing advanced critical care skills. This Magnet-designated facility offers a collaborative environment with exceptional interdisciplinary support, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to integrate evidence-based practices into your daily work. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, compassionate care, and professional growth while making a meaningful impact on patients recovering from sophisticated surgical procedures and managing acute medical conditions.
