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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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 an adult medical/surgical telemetry unit serving a variety of conditions and diagnoses under a Family Medicine service, including a geriatric population
• Care for patients within a secured unit that may include Department of Corrections patients; staff are always accompanied by a corrections officer when assisting these patients
• Perform telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation in accordance with unit protocols
• Start and maintain intravenous (IV) lines as required for patient care
• Float to other units as needed based on staffing requirements
• Pass a Telemetry exam prior to start , meeting strict criteria including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and a minimum passing score of 80%

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 live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet®-designated facility recognized as a leading hospital, teaching institution, and referral center
• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity unit with a diverse patient population