PCU Progressive Care Unit RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an IMC Telemetry position requiring vent and transplant experience along with WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work across two IMC units: D6/5 Acute Med/Progressive Care and B4/3 Thoracic
• Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown patient population
• 13-week assignment with day/evening 12-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm
• Monday through Friday schedule with every other weekend required
• Required to work both 12/24 and 12/25 holidays with no time-off requests approved
• Floating required between assigned units as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI RN or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Ventilator and transplant experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required, Trauma Level I preferred
• Epic EMR experience required, within past 12 months preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia interpretation and management
• Skills in central/PICC/arterial line management, blood product administration, and IV therapy
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with vasoactive drip titration, insulin drip titration, and heparin protocols
• Pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care experience
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precaution/PPE experience

Additional Information

• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to starting, including adult and pediatric rhythm identification with strict passing criteria
• Two exam attempts allowed; a cardiac interpretation review course certificate is required before a third attempt, with assignment cancellation if not passed
• Facility is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and referral center
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Parking permit required for onsite parking, though public transportation and park & ride options are available