Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Madison, WI
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Madison, Wisconsin

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (1900 - 0730), every other weekend Friday - Sunday
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a Wisconsin nursing license or a compact license from permanent address state
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – check unit description

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility is a Magnet®-designated hospital, ranked #1 in Wisconsin
• Floating is expected; travelers may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Must complete Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) prior to start and annually
• Telemetry exams assigned via LMS (WorkRamp) with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% lethal rhythms)
• Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation required after 2nd failed attempt
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender search
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• Education verification and transcript may be required if education verification cannot be completed electronically
• Drug screening required per Vaya standard for clinical candidates

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series and positive titer or declination form)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Physical exam (within 1 year) required to meet Aya standard
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgments for safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• References: 2 clinical references within last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a top-ranked hospital with a dynamic and challenging environment, supporting professional growth in acute care and telemetry nursing.