Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, day or night
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend rotation and some holidays based on operational need

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Acute care experience
• Tracheostomy experience
• Surgical experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Telemetry pass/fail testing (Adult or Pediatric depending on unit) with strict passing criteria:

  • Minimum 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
  • 100% on 3rd degree heart block questions (Adult Telemetry)
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual renewal of certifications and testing as required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monitored monthly
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not facility-mandated)

Immunization & Health Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test with documentation
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series with positive titer or facility-specific declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof required
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Orientation and onboarding include completion of facility-specific forms and testing
• Contract start dates available: June 22 or July 6

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity acute care setting with a focus on telemetry and surgical nursing skills in a reputable Wisconsin hospital.