Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: IMC Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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 with every other weekend and some holidays required.
• Patient population includes IMC and general care patients.
• ICU or IMC and surgical post-op experience required. If ICU experience, must be willing to work with IMC or general care patients.
• Thoracic experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Intermediate Care (IMC) experience, with IMC experience within the last year.
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience required.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Surgical post-op experience.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Successful completion of the UWH Adult Annual Telemetry Test.

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) by AHA.
• Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required before start and annually.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• State License primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, county, nationwide, and sex offender searches.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monitored monthly.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start (state mandated).
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines.
• TB Questionnaire annually and if history of positive TB test.
• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers.
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if declining.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments.

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Completion of facility-specific communicable disease and exemption forms as applicable.
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in Wisconsin requiring ICU or IMC experience, with a focus on intermediate care and thoracic units. The role involves night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin or compact RN license, current ACLS and BLS certifications, and pass a telemetry test. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.