Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry/Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Holiday coverage including December 24th and 25th is mandatory.
Highlights
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Work in a 29-bed Intermediate Care unit providing specialized care to acutely ill adult patients with multiple comorbidities
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Float between two units: IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic unit
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Care for specialty populations including Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant patients
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Patient ratios: 1:3 for IMC level care; 1:4 for general care
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Epic charting system in use
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36 hours of orientation provided; one pre-approved time off period available during contract
Requirements
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license required
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BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
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Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 3 years
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PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
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Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care experience required
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Ventilator and transplant experience required
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Previous travel experience required
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Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience required
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (80% passing score with specific criteria for lethal rhythms and heart blocks)
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Essential Skills
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Cardiac telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias
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Ventilator management and non-invasive airway management
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Post-transplant care experience
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Central line and PICC line management
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Titration of cardiac and insulin drips
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Chest tube management, arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP
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High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and tracheostomy care
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Blood product administration and heparin protocols
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Management of specialty drains, feeding tubes, and wound care
Why It's a Great Opportunity
Join a collaborative team at a Magnet-designated academic medical center recognized as Wisconsin's top hospital and a leading Level I Trauma Center. You'll work in a fast-paced environment alongside remarkable nurses who are integral members of a multidisciplinary team, with a strong voice in advocating for quality patient care. This specialized unit offers the opportunity to develop advanced critical thinking skills while caring for complex patient populations including post-transplant and medically fragile patients. Comprehensive interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more.
