Intermediate Care (IMC) RN
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.
• Shift: Evening/Night, 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm – 7:30 am), Monday through Friday.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays.
• Patient care areas include telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown.
• Ventilator and transplant patient experience needed.

Required Experience & Skills

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience required.
• Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care unit experience preferred.
• Ventilator and transplant experience required.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA required.
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start.

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts, 12 hours.
• Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays.

Compliance & Testing Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications.
• Telemetry pass/fail testing (EKG/medication competency) required annually.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Physical exam (to meet agency standards).
• 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., Meningococcal for certain departments).
• Drug screening per agency standards.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete state-mandated Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening.
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment and facility-specific training.
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical).
• Strict deadlines for required testing and documentation prior to start date.
• Remediation process in place for failed telemetry exams, with up to 3 attempts allowed.

References & History

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and progressive care skills seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin with a structured evening/night schedule.