IMC Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC

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.
• Shifts: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required.
• Experience required in ICU or IMC and surgical post-op care.
• If ICU experience, must be willing to work with IMC or general care patient populations.
• Thoracic experience is preferred.
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to starting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in the IMC specialty within the last 3 years.
• At least 1 year of Intermediate Care experience, including experience within the last year.
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Surgical post-op experience.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including criminal history, employment, and education verifications.
• Wisconsin state-mandated caregiver screening and BID form completion.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB testing and questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Other vaccines as applicable (e.g., Tdap, Meningococcal for specific departments)
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgments.
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).

Experience

• ICU or IMC experience required (minimum years not explicitly stated; assume at least 1+ year based on specialty).
• Surgical post-op experience required.
• Thoracic experience preferred but not mandatory.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, day and evening.
• Monday through Friday.
• Every other weekend and some holidays required.

Notes for Candidates

• Must be willing to work across IMC and general care patient populations if coming from ICU background.
• Telemetry test is a strict requirement and must be passed before starting.
• Compliance with all health, background, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.
• Candidates should be prepared for a thorough credentialing and onboarding process including multiple exams and verifications.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with ICU or IMC backgrounds seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin with a focus on intermediate and thoracic care units.