Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Dates: May 4, May 18, or June 1, 2026
• Shift: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour and 8-hour shifts as needed

  • Typical hours: 1500-0330 or 1900-0730
  • Weekend and holiday rotation required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with both adult and pediatric patients
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and pass facility-specific Telemetry testing (Adult and Pediatric as applicable) before starting
• Required to participate in weekend and holiday rotations
• Must comply with all background checks and verifications as per state and facility standards
• Required to complete Wisconsin state-mandated caregiver screening and BID form prior to start
• Must provide clinical references (2 within the last 3 years)
• Required to complete all mandatory competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of immunizations or valid medical/religious exemptions for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination form)
  • Influenza seasonal vaccination or approved exemption (required annually)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one adult Tdap)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments

Compliance & Documentation

• Must complete all required background checks including:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days prior to start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Education verification and license primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols
• Must submit a passport-style photo for badge issuance prior to start
• Required to acknowledge and complete orientation safety manual and pass/fail telemetry testing documentation

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Telemetry testing is a strict requirement and includes remediation steps if initial attempts are failed
• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association where applicable
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced emergency department environment with both adult and pediatric patient care

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Emergency Department setting with a reputable healthcare system in Wisconsin. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements to be considered.