Intermediate Care RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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, every other weekend, and some holidays required.
• Patient care areas include telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units.
• Ventilator and transplant patient care 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) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Med Surg / Telemetry experience.
• Experience in ventilator (vent) care.
• Experience in cardiac care.
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Direct Observation Unit (DOU), Intermediate Care (IMC), and Stepdown units.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace and nationwide sex offender search. Background review required for any pending or convicted charges.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form (state-mandated).
• Education verification as applicable for nursing licensure.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or approved exemption.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
• Physical exam (collected to meet agency standard, not facility-required).
• Fit mask testing completed onsite.

Testing and Competency Exams

• Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required prior to start and annually.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Facility-specific Telemetry exams assigned via LMS platform with remediation and retake policies.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing acknowledgment required.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must be submitted in specified format and meet facility guidelines.
• Medical and religious exemption forms for vaccines require agency or facility approval with typical turnaround times.
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required per agency standard.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and critical care skills who are comfortable working night shifts in a progressive care setting and meeting rigorous compliance and testing standards.