Telemetry Oncology Cardiac PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown RN
Madison, WI
Revolution Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Oncology / Thoracic Surgery – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Flexible scheduling options available including 4x12 schedules and block weekend scheduling (Friday-Sunday). Patient ratios: 1:3 for general care, 1:2 for IMC patients. 36 hours of orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Work in a fast-paced, 29-bed progressive care unit supporting both Telemetry Oncology and Thoracic Surgery patients
• Care for acutely ill adult patients with multiple comorbidities including specialty populations: Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant patients
• Level I Trauma Center experience in an academic medical setting with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic EMR system utilized for documentation
• Magnet-designated facility recognized as Wisconsin's top-ranked hospital and a leading teaching institution
• Opportunity to care for both general care and IMC level patients requiring critical thinking and collaborative teamwork

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown setting
• Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care experience required
• Ventilator management and transplant care experience required (strong proficiency mandatory)
• Experience in an Academic Level I or II Trauma Center or similar size hospital required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria apply)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Ventilator care and non-invasive airway management (BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula)
• Arterial line management and ABG interpretation
• Central line, PICC line, and port management
• Chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and surgical drain care
• Cardiac drip and insulin drip titration protocols
• Post-transplant patient care experience
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Experience with trauma patients, post-neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a team of remarkable nurses at a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized academic medical center where you'll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team with a strong voice in patient care advocacy. This position offers the unique opportunity to develop specialized skills caring for complex patient populations including transplant and thoracic surgery patients while working in a collaborative environment that values critical thinking, teamwork, and professional growth. Comprehensive interdisciplinary support ensures you have the resources needed to provide exceptional patient care in this dynamic progressive care setting.