IMC Registered Nurse
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: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), Monday through Friday with 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.
• Minimum of 1 year of Intermediate Care experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with ventilator patient care.
• Telemetry experience.
• Transplant patient care experience.

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• Telemetry Testing:

  • Must complete and pass the facility’s Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric depending on unit).
  • Testing is strict with remediation and limited attempts allowed.
  • Passing criteria include 80% overall and 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory.
• BLS & ACLS:

  • Must be current and AHA-issued. Renewal plans must be finalized before expiration.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP) but verify with unit specifics.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Must complete Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening within 90 days prior to start.
• Background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, including SSN trace and sex offender registry.
• Background review required for any pending or convicted criminal charges (excluding traffic violations).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems after hire.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Up-to-date immunizations or documented immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers required.
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer required; history of chickenpox not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series with positive titer or signed declination form.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13).
• Other vaccines or declinations may be required based on department (e.g., Meningococcal for Microbiology).
• Drug screening required per agency standards.

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (to meet agency standard).
• Signed acknowledgment of facility safety manual and pass/fail telemetry testing agreement.
• Passport-style photo for badge issuance (no selfies, headwear except for religious/medical reasons, solid background).
• Employment application and 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Intermediate Care units with telemetry monitoring.
• Exposure to oncology, cardiac, ventilator, and transplant patients.
• 12-hour shifts, primarily day shifts with some evening coverage possible.
• Weekend and holiday work required on a rotating basis.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Madison, WI requires strong telemetry and progressive care experience, including ventilator and transplant patient care. Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin or compact RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and pass rigorous telemetry testing. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. The role offers a 13-week contract with 12-hour day shifts in a specialized IMC setting.