Stepdown Cardiac RN
Madison, WI
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown – Wisconsin

Start Date: September 14, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend required. 4:1 patient ratio. 36 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Cardiac telemetry and progressive care unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) caring for 23-bed intermediate and general cardiology patient population
• Fast-paced, high-acuity environment with pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, post-MI, arrhythmia management, heart failure, and cardiac surgery patients
• Manage titratable vasoactive drips, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and invasive cardiac monitoring
• Epic charting system with strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and physical therapy
• Magnet-designated facility ranked among the nation's top heart hospitals with opportunities for advanced cardiac technologies including external pacemaker management
• Travel assignment with 21-24 weekend shifts per contract depending on length; two pre-approved time-off periods available

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or valid compact state RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience; 2 years of recent acute care experience in cardiac telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• 4:1 patient ratio experience required
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria (80% overall; 100% on lethal rhythms; zero errors on 3rd-degree heart blocks)
• Proficiency in cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial blood gas interpretation, blood product administration, post-cardiac catheterization care, and central/arterial line management
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, insulin drip titration, heparin protocols, and wound care/wound vac preferred
• Community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must reside 50 miles or more from facility (local candidates not accepted)
• Willingness to float to other units as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized cardiac program at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital ranked #1 in Wisconsin. You'll provide expert care to a diverse cardiology patient population in a collaborative, team-driven environment that values shared governance, quality improvement, and professional growth. With expanding services including advanced heart failure management, LVAD support, and new cardiac surgical populations, you'll build cutting-edge expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.