Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Madison, WI

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Madison, WI | Inpatient Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Days and Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Day: 07:00–19:30 / Night: 19:00–07:30 | Every other weekend rotation and holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit serving an adult and geriatric population under a Family Medicine service with a variety of conditions and diagnoses
• Care for patients in a specialized locked wing that may include Department of Corrections patients; staff are always accompanied by a corrections officer when assisting these patients
• Perform IV insertions and manage peripheral IV access as a routine component of patient care
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, including identification of lethal arrhythmias; passing a telemetry competency exam prior to start is required
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing requirements
• Document all patient care accurately using an electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BLS certification required – American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care inpatient RN experience within the last 3 years in Medical Surgical/Telemetry
• Demonstrated experience starting IVs required
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam (adult and pediatric components) prior to start; passing criteria include 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an overall score of 80% or higher
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for geriatric patient populations
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience working in a high-acuity or complex inpatient environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet®-designated facility recognized as a leading teaching institution and referral center
• Gain experience in a dynamic, diverse inpatient unit with a wide range of patient conditions and specialized care settings