RN Intermediate Care (IMC)
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 experience.
• Transplant patient care experience.

Certifications & Testing

• Must pass facility-specific Telemetry test (Adult Telemetry Test via LMS platform) before start.
• Telemetry test requires:

  • Minimum 80% overall score.
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory.
  • Correct answers on all 3rd degree heart block questions.
• Candidates have up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure. Failure after 3rd attempt results in contract cancellation.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current and renewed according to facility policy.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace and nationwide sex offender search.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable (RN diploma or degree verification).
• Drug screening required per agency standards.
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not required by facility).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required; exemptions accepted with documentation.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form required for direct patient care providers.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (September to April).
• Other vaccines (e.g., Meningococcal) required if working in specific departments.

Additional Requirements

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

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work primarily in telemetry and progressive care units with complex patient populations including oncology, cardiac, ventilated, and transplant patients.
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Some weekend and holiday coverage required.

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