Med/Surg Telemetry Float RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry Float

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

Shift Details

• Evening/Night shifts (12-hour) from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as applicable

Job Description

• Float across multiple medical and surgical general care units, including intermediate care (IMC) units
• Care for complex and dynamic patient populations
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care
• Utilize critical thinking to assess patients, recognize complications, and intervene appropriately
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, nursing assistants, therapists, advanced practice providers, and medical teams
• Opportunities to mentor, precept new nurses and students
• Participate in strategic planning, quality improvement, and Shared Governance initiatives

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience in Intermediate Care (IMC) units
• Basic Arrhythmia experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Flexibility to float to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Must complete facility-specific background checks and verifications as required
• Required to complete annual competency exams and telemetry testing as per facility standards

Compliance & Documentation Highlights

• Background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications
• State-specific caregiver screening and BID form for Wisconsin
• Immunization and health document requirements including:

  • TB testing and questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Drug screening per facility and agency standards
• Facility-specific telemetry exams with remediation process if needed

Notes

• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
• Facility is a Level One Trauma Center and Magnet®-designated hospital
• This role offers exposure to a top-ranked academic health system with diverse patient populations

References & History

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with telemetry skills who enjoy working in a dynamic, multi-department float role and are comfortable with night shifts and weekend rotations.