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

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (1900 - 0730)
• Schedule: Variable days with every other weekend required
• Some holidays may be required depending on operational needs
• Start dates available: May 18, 2026 or June 8, 2026

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Epic electronic health record experience required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Telemetry test must be passed prior to start

Required Testing & Competencies

• Telemetry pass/fail testing (Adult Medical Surgical/Telemetry) required before start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required
• Background checks including criminal history and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state requirements
• Education verification as applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Annual TB questionnaire
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Other vaccines or declinations as required by department or state (e.g., Tetanus, Meningococcal)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening within 90 days prior to start
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail telemetry testing
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• At least 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documentation and credentialing requirements prior to start
• Remediation and retesting policies apply for telemetry exam failures

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with telemetry skills looking for a travel contract opportunity in Wisconsin.