Travel Cardiothoracic OR Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: University Hospital (Magnet®-designated, Wisconsin’s #1 hospital)

Specialty

• Registered Nurse
• Tier 2: Cardiac Unit
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area (acuity level 3 or above) required

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, Day/Evening
• Monday to Friday variation
• Typical shifts: 0630-1900, with potential shift 0940-2210
• Weekday and weekend call responsibilities

Contract Length

• 17 weeks

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area (3 or above)

Licensure & Certification

• Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS & ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty
• Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing (EKG/Medication) with strict deadlines and remediation process
• Pediatric and Adult Telemetry Tests required for inpatient units
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (for telemetry)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Education Verification required for RN (Associate’s degree or higher)
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start
• High School Diploma/GED verification as applicable
• State-specific searches and compliance with Wisconsin state mandates
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (collected to meet standard, not required by facility)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof (if applicable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
• TB Questionnaire annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form (required for direct patient care)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Drug testing per standard (required for clinical candidates; pharmacy department has additional requirements)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination (for Microbiology Department staff)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Communicable Disease Form (completed within 90 days of start)
• Flu Medical and Religious Exemption Forms (if applicable)
• Pediatric and Adult Telemetry Tests with remediation process for failed attempts
• Rhythm Interpretation Course required if remediation needed for telemetry exams
• Study guides provided for telemetry exams
• Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and other vaccine waivers require facility-specific forms and approvals

Additional Notes

• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
• Facility is a leading teaching hospital and referral center
• Strict adherence to credentialing, testing, and compliance deadlines is mandatory
• Remediation and retesting policies are enforced for telemetry and medication competency exams

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery experience seeking a travel/contract role in a top-ranked hospital setting.