Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,514 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified IMC RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care / Progressive Care – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Day/Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required. This position rotates between two Intermediate Care units: Acute Medical/Progressive Care and Thoracic.

Highlights:

• Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions and referral centers
• Provide care to thoracic surgery patients including lung and esophageal disease management, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, and cardiac surgery stepdown patients
• Patient ratio of 3:1 across all shifts with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic EMR charting system utilized facility-wide
• Opportunity to assist with specialized procedures including chest tube insertion in the unit-based procedure room
• Work within a dynamic team focused on evidence-based nursing practices, innovation, and compassionate patient care

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact State RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in telemetry, oncology, cardiac, or PCU/IMC/Stepdown settings
• Ventilator and transplant patient experience required
• ICU or IMC and surgical post-operative experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Must successfully pass telemetry competency examination prior to start (strict passing criteria applies: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no errors on 3rd degree heart blocks, and 80% overall passing score)
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Cardiac telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Arterial line management and ABG interpretation
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Accessing and managing ports
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• IV insulin protocol management and titration of vasoactive/insulin drips
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
• Wound care including wound vac management
• Starting and maintaining IVs, phlebotomy, and feeding tube care
• Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration

Patient Population:

• Adult and geriatric patients
• Thoracic surgery patients including esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, and wedge resection surgery
• Cardiac surgery stepdown patients
• Hospitalist and general medical patients

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your nursing career at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center that serves as Wisconsin's premier hospital. You'll work alongside a collaborative, innovative team providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population while developing specialized skills in thoracic and progressive care nursing. Join a facility committed to excellence in patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, and professional development in a supportive environment with robust interdisciplinary resources.

Additional Information:

• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Floating to other units required as needed
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available including bus and park-and-ride services

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

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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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Relief, Local area, All shifts, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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