Med/Surg Telemetry Float RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Float (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (1900 - 0730), 3 shifts per week, every other weekend, holidays as applicable
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily on different Medical/Surgical units including cardiac, spine, and neuro specialties.
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to starting.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Compliance & Credentialing Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard, not facility required).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions accepted.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if declining.
  • TB testing (IGRA blood test or two-step skin test) and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof as applicable.
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments.
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Joint Commission Training.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/medication competency and telemetry testing required annually.

Testing & Training

• Telemetry test must be completed and passed 2 Fridays prior to start date.
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure. Failure after 3rd attempt results in contract cancellation.
• Rhythm Interpretation Course required if remediation is needed.
• Telemetry testing applies to all inpatient Med/Surg, ICU, Critical Care, and related units.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must be submitted in specified format (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually.
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required per agency standard.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Med/Surg Telemetry float role with a reputable healthcare system in Wisconsin, requiring strong clinical skills, telemetry competency, and flexibility for night shifts.