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

Registered Nurse – IMC Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• 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.
• Units require Telemetry experience in oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings.
• Ventilator and transplant patient care experience needed.
• 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 BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Mechanical ventilator management experience
• Telemetry experience
• Transplant patient care experience

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace and nationwide sex offender search.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols.
• Physical exam collected to meet agency standards (not facility required).

Certifications & Testing

• BLS & ACLS (AHA only), with renewal plans finalized by the 15th of the month prior to expiration.
• Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required:

  • Must be completed 2 Fridays prior to start and updated annually.
  • Candidates allowed 3 attempts with remediation after 2nd failure.
  • Failure after 3rd attempt results in contract cancellation.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• TB Questionnaire required annually.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form required for direct patient care providers.
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13).
• Other vaccines (e.g., Meningococcal) required if working in specific departments (not applicable here).

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Passport-style photo required (no selfies, headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start.
• Completion of any required exemption forms for vaccines if applicable.
• Skills checklist and employment application required annually.
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required by agency standard.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Wisconsin requires strong telemetry experience in oncology, cardiac, and progressive care units, with ventilator and transplant patient care skills. The role involves 12-hour day/evening shifts, Monday through Friday with some weekend and holiday coverage. Candidates must hold a Wisconsin or compact RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and pass a telemetry competency test before starting. Compliance with background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.