Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Oncology / Progressive Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 9, 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 select holidays required. Holiday coverage includes December 24th and 25th. Four 12-hour shifts and block weekend scheduling (Friday-Sunday) available. Patient ratio 1:3 for general care, 1:2 for IMC patients.
Highlights:
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29-bed progressive care unit supporting telemetry oncology, cardiac, thoracic surgery, and stepdown patients
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Academic Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation
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Specialized patient populations including cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant care
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Epic EMR system with 36 hours of orientation provided
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
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Care for acutely ill adult patients with multiple comorbidities and hemodynamic instability in both general care and IMC settings
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact state 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, and PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown settings
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Ventilator and transplant care experience required (strong proficiency mandatory)
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Previous travel experience required
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Academic Level I or II Trauma Center experience required
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Must pass mandatory telemetry examination prior to start date with strict passing criteria (80% or higher, 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms)
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Skills required: arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care, chest tubes, ventilated patient care, interpretation of dysrhythmias and ABGs, heparin protocols, insulin drips titration, cardiac drip titration, port management, and wound care
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Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
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Floating to other units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a team of remarkable nurses at a Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital and recognized nationally for clinical excellence. This fast-paced progressive care environment offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, specialized nursing care to complex patient populations while working collaboratively as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team. Nurses have a strong voice in advocating for quality patient care and benefit from robust support services in a teaching institution committed to advancing healthcare outcomes.
