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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC Unit

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.
• Patient care areas include telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown.
• Ventilator and transplant 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) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), including PCU, DOU, and IMC settings
• Cardiac patient care experience
• Ventilator (vent) patient care experience
• Transplant patient care experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care experience is mandatory (implies relevant clinical experience).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement).

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Must complete and pass Telemetry testing (Adult or Pediatric as applicable) before start.
• Background checks including criminal history, caregiver screening, and education verification as per Wisconsin state and facility standards.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols.
• Immunization and health document requirements include:

  • 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)

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing acknowledgment.
• Education verification may be required if education cannot be verified electronically.
• Candidates must complete Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening prior to start.
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on telemetry and progressive care nursing in an intermediate care setting, requiring specialized clinical skills and certifications.