Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $3,743 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Medical Care / Thoracic Surgery – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. Holiday availability December 24-25 is mandatory.

Highlights:

• Work in a Magnet-designated facility ranked #1 in Wisconsin and recognized as one of the nation's leading hospitals
• Dual-unit assignment: IMC Acute Med/Progressive Care and IMC Thoracic units caring for telemetry oncology, cardiac, and progressive care patients
• Diverse patient population including thoracic surgery patients (lobectomies, esophagectomies, decortications), cardiac surgery stepdown, and hospitalist patients
• 3:1 patient ratios across all shifts with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic charting system experience required; comprehensive orientation provided
• Opportunity to assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion in dedicated procedure room

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in telemetry, oncology, cardiac, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown settings
• Ventilator management and transplant experience required
• ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria (80% overall; 100% on lethal rhythms) prior to start
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Preferred: Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and thoracic surgery experience preferred

Essential Skills:

• Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Arterial line management and care for ventilated patients (highly preferred)
• Central line, PICC line, and port management
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac systems)
• BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula management
• Vasoactive drip and insulin drip titration
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
• ABG interpretation and IV management
• Wound care including wound vac management

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join an elite nursing team at Wisconsin's premier teaching hospital where you'll care for complex thoracic and cardiac patients while developing advanced critical care skills. This Magnet-designated facility offers a collaborative environment with exceptional interdisciplinary support, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to integrate evidence-based practices into your daily work. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, compassionate care, and professional growth while making a meaningful impact on patients recovering from sophisticated surgical procedures and managing acute medical conditions.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• General Progressive Care Unit
• PALS
• Progressive Care RN
• RN - Pharmacology A

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