Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Heart and Vascular Intermediate Care – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 1900-0730, 8 or 12-hour shifts available; 4x12 schedules and weekend block scheduling options; Every other weekend and some holidays required; 4:1 patient ratio; 36-hour orientation provided
Highlights:
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Work in a 15-bed Heart and Vascular Intermediate Care Unit at a Magnet-designated, Level 1 Trauma Center
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Care for diverse patient populations including vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery stepdown, and cardiology patients
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Manage advanced interventions including chest tubes, temporary external pacing wires, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, and heparin protocols
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Epic charting system in use; telemetry competency exam required prior to start
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Participate in shared governance and unit-based quality improvement initiatives
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Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and more
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
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BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
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Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or Intermediate Care role within the last 3 years
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Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Epic charting system experience required
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Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, arterial line management, central line care, BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, and critical drip titration
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Must successfully pass telemetry competency examination with strict criteria (80% passing score; 100% accuracy on lethal rhythms)
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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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:
This position offers the chance to advance your critical care nursing skills at Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital and one of the nation's leading teaching institutions. You'll work in a patient-and-family-focused environment with daily interdisciplinary care team rounds where patients are active participants in their care planning. Join a collaborative team that utilizes evidence-based practice, supports shared governance, and is committed to helping one another succeed while caring for complex vascular and cardiac surgical populations.
