Intermediate Care (IMC) RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Intermediate Care (IMC) Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units.
• Shift: Evening/Night, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays.
• Patient care areas require telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience.
• Ventilator and transplant patient care experience required.
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to starting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Telemetry experience.
• Ventilator (vent) experience.
• Transplant patient care experience.

Certifications & Testing

• Telemetry test (Adult Telemetry Test) must be completed and passed before start date.
• Telemetry test is assigned via LMS platform with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% in lethal rhythms).
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation after 2 failed attempts. Failure after 3 attempts results in contract cancellation.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current and renewed according to facility policy.
• Additional required acknowledgments: Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Testing acknowledgment for telemetry.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening required within 90 days prior to start.
• Comprehensive background check including SSN trace, counties, nationwide sex offender check, and review of any pending or convicted charges (excluding traffic violations).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems after hire.
• Education verification as applicable (RN diploma/degree verification expected).
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate policy.
• Physical exam collection required to meet agency standards (not facility-mandated).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required if providing direct patient care.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (September to April).
• Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for specific departments).

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, solid background, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Completion of facility-specific communicable disease form within 90 days of start.
• Signed acknowledgment of facility safety manual and training.
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Work Hours

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each).
• Night shift primarily, with some weekend and holiday coverage.

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and progressive care experience seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare facility.