Travel Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: UW Health University Hospital
Hospital System: Long Island Community Hospital
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Schedule: Evening/Night shifts
• Hours: 12-hour shifts from 1900 to 0730
• Days: Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required

Patient Care Unit Requirements

• Experience Required:

  • Must have experience in an Academic Level I or II trauma center or a similar size hospital.
  • Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to.

Patient Ratios

• General Care: 1:4
• Intermediate Care (IMC): 1:2

Licensure and Certification

• Nursing License: Must have a Wisconsin nursing license or a compact license from the permanent address state.
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - must be certified through the American Heart Association only.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - check unit description for requirements.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - check unit description for requirements.
  • Basic Arrhythmia experience is required; passing a telemetry test is mandatory prior to starting.

Additional Requirements

• Floating: Travelers may be scheduled in multiple units based on staffing needs.
• Permanent Address: Must be within 50 miles of the assigned primary work site location.

Compliance and Documentation

• Required Documents:

  • I-9
  • Drivers License/State ID
  • E-Verify
  • HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgment
  • State License Verification
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Vaccination records (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, etc.)
  • Background Check
  • Education Verification

Health and Safety

• Vaccination Requirements:

  • Proof of vaccinations for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccine or exemptions.
• Drug Testing: Required for all clinical candidates.

Facility Information

• Designation: Magnet®-designated facility, ranked as Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and a leading teaching institution and referral center.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking a travel opportunity in a prestigious facility with a focus on critical care nursing.