Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Oncology / Thoracic Surgery – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 1900-0730, primarily 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and some holidays required. 4x12 schedule available. Patient ratio 1:3 (General Care 1:4, IMC 1:2)
Highlights:
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29-bed progressive care unit serving telemetry oncology, cardiac, thoracic surgery, and post-transplant patients
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Academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center with Magnet designation
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Specialty populations include cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant patients
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Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
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36-hour orientation provided; care for acutely ill adults with multiple comorbidities and hemodynamic instability
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13-week assignment with limited time-off availability December 22 through January 5
Requirements:
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Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license required
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BLS and ACLS (AHA only) certifications required
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
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PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
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Telemetry oncology and cardiac experience required
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Transplant experience required (post-transplant care)
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Academic Level I or II trauma center experience required
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Travel nursing experience required
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Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (80% minimum, 100% on lethal rhythms)
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Experience with arterial line management and care of ventilated patients
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Willingness to work December 24 and 25 (no time-off requests approved for this holiday)
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Must reside 50+ miles from facility
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Floating to other units as needed
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital. Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment where nurses have a strong voice in patient care advocacy. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care to complex patient populations including transplant, oncology, and thoracic surgery patients while developing advanced critical care skills in both general care and intermediate care settings.
Additional Information:
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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COVID-19 vaccination not required
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Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
