Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, primarily 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1900 - 0730)
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience with adult and pediatric populations within the last 3 years

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Required Skills and Systems

• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and local searches
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start (state-mandated)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard, not facility-mandated)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray with questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or titer, with exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Tdap, meningococcal if working in specific departments)

Testing and Competency Exams

• Telemetry testing (Adult and Pediatric as applicable) with strict passing criteria:

  • 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
  • Must complete remediation if failed attempts occur, with a maximum of 3 attempts allowed
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail telemetry testing
• Employment application and 2 clinical references within the last 3 years

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• TNCC certification
• Experience working with both adult and pediatric patients
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Telemetry test must be passed before starting the assignment
• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association where applicable
• Compliance documents and screenings must be completed and verified prior to start date

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with both adult and pediatric patients, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with state and facility regulations.