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

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

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required.
• Patient care areas include telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units.
• Ventilator and transplant patient care experience required.
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to starting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Experience in telemetry, ventilator, and transplant patient care.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Successful completion of Telemetry competency testing prior to start.

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA certified.
• Telemetry pass/fail testing (Adult Telemetry Test via LMS platform) with remediation process if needed.
• Annual renewal of certifications and testing as required by facility.

Compliance & Documentation

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Immunization and health document requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical or religious exemptions allowed.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination form.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season.
• Drug screening per agency standards (not required annually unless working in pharmacy).
• Completion of facility-specific communicable disease form within 90 days of start.
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing policies.

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.
• Wisconsin state-mandated caregiver screening and BID form must be completed and stored in compliance file.

Work Hours

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

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Madison, WI requires strong telemetry, oncology, cardiac, ventilator, and transplant experience. Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin or compact RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and pass a telemetry competency test before starting. The role involves working 12-hour night shifts in intermediate care units with a 13-week contract length. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.