Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Telemetry Float – Wisconsin
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), weekends and holidays as needed based on operational requirements. 4:1 patient ratio (days), 5:1 patient ratio (nights/weekends).
Highlights:
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Float position across multiple medical/surgical units including cardiac, neuro, spine, and oncology departments
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Work in a Magnet-designated, Level One Trauma Center recognized as Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital
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Epic EMR system in use; prior experience required
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24 hours of orientation provided to support your transition
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and more
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Adult patient population with complex and dynamic medical and surgical presentations
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license
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BLS certification from American Heart Association (current)
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Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in medical/surgical specialty
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Previous travel nursing experience required
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Experience working in diverse Med/Surg units including cardiac, spine, and neuro settings
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Epic charting system experience required
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Basic arrhythmia experience and competency required
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (80% passing score required; 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms and 3rd degree heart blocks)
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Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
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Willingness to float to neurology and oncology units as assigned
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
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Must reside at least 50 miles from facility
Key Skills and Competencies:
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Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
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Post-cardiac procedures (MI, cardiac cath, angiogram care)
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Neuro stepdown, post-neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care
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Orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, and spinal procedures
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Advanced IV skills, PCA management, peripheral nerve block catheters
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Heparin and insulin protocols, including titration of insulin drips
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Tracheostomy and feeding tube care and management
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Chest tube, surgical drain, and wound vac management
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Pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management
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Isolation precautions and oxygen administration
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join an award-winning, nationally recognized academic medical center where you'll provide evidence-based, patient-centered care to complex patient populations. This float role offers the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise across multiple specialties while collaborating with exceptional multidisciplinary teams in a Magnet-designated teaching hospital. You'll be part of a world-class healthcare system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and professional development.
