IMC RN
Madison, WI
Revolution Healthcare Services
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Medical Care / Thoracic Unit – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 8 or 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), including every other weekend and some holidays. 4x12 schedule available. Limited time off availability between December 22 and January 5.

Highlights:

• Work in both IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units at a Magnet-designated facility ranked #1 in Wisconsin
• Care for diverse patient populations including thoracic surgery, cardiac stepdown, and hospitalist patients
• 3:1 patient ratio with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic charting system with opportunities to engage in evidence-based nursing practices
• Trauma Level II facility experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Floating required as needed within the facility

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in telemetry, oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings
• Transplant experience required
• ICU or IMC and surgical post-op experience required
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall passing score)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from facility

Clinical Skills Required:

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Central line, PICC line, and arterial line management
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Vasoactive and insulin drip titration
• Pre/post cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization care
• Management of ports, feeding tubes, surgical drains, and wound vacs
• IV starts and peripheral line management
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases

Patient Population:

• Adults and geriatrics with thoracic surgical procedures including esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resections, lobectomies, and decortications
• Cardiac surgery stepdown patients
• General hospitalist patients requiring intermediate care

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated teaching institution ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital. This position offers the chance to work with an incredible thoracic surgery team while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, critical thinking, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration, all while advancing your clinical skills in a supportive environment with comprehensive resources including respiratory therapy, pharmacy support, and rapid response teams.