American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC (Intermediate Care) travel position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital in Madison, WI, requiring telemetry, ventilator, and transplant experience on night shifts.
Details
- Work across two IMC units: an Acute Medical/Progressive Care unit and a Thoracic unit
- Inpatient intermediate care (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) hospital setting at a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized academic Level I Trauma center
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
- Schedule includes Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holiday coverage required
- Patient population includes telemetry oncology, cardiac, and thoracic cases, including post-transplant patients
- Ventilator-dependent patient care is part of the caseload
- EMR: Epic experience required
- Floating to other units required as needed
Requirements
- Active WI RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
- Current AHA certifications required: BLS and ACLS
- Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute care RN experience in telemetry/IMC/PCU within the last 3 years
- Experience in an academic Level I or II trauma center or similarly sized facility required
- Telemetry oncology, cardiac, and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
- Ventilator and post-transplant patient care experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
Additional Information
- Provides intermediate care nursing to a complex patient population including cardiac, thoracic, oncology, and post-transplant patients
- Preferred skills include arterial line management, PICC line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
- A telemetry competency exam must be passed prior to starting the assignment — candidates have up to three attempts, with strict passing criteria including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an overall score of 80% or higher
- If a second attempt is failed, a certificate of completion from a cardiac interpretation review course must be submitted before a third attempt is granted; failure on the third attempt will result in assignment cancellation
- The facility is a Magnet-designated hospital ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as a leading national teaching and referral center
- Parking on-site requires a permit through UW Transportation; bus, park-and-ride, and private parking options are also available
American Traveler Job ID #P-736791. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.