IMC Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – IMC

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays.
• Patient care areas include telemetry oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown.
• Ventilator and transplant patient experience required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications by American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start.

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts, 12 hours.
• Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays.

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Telemetry pass/fail testing required before start.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Annual renewal and compliance with facility-specific telemetry exams.
• Remediation and retesting policies apply for telemetry exams.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and local searches.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines.
• Physical exam and immunization documentation required (see Health Documents below).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Immunizations or documented immunity for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination form)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult Tdap required)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)
• Drug testing per clinical standards.

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical).
• Signed acknowledgments for safety manual and pass/fail testing.
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of acute care Intermediate Care (IMC) nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Ventilator (vent) experience.
• Transplant patient care experience.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Wisconsin requiring strong telemetry and critical care skills, including ventilator and transplant patient experience. Candidates must hold a valid Wisconsin or compact RN license, have current ACLS and BLS certifications, and pass a telemetry competency test. The role involves working evening/night shifts in intermediate care units with a 13-week contract length.

Note: All compliance and credentialing requirements must be met prior to start.