RN - LTC

RN - LTC

Cardiac telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required. RN license required BLS & ACLS AHA only. Evening/Night, 12 hour shifts, 7:00pm-7:30am. Monday through Friday with every other weekend required.

Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.

Previous Charge

Experience:

Years of

Experience:

3 Patient Ratio

Experience:

4 Charting System

Experience:

Required Charting System Name:
Epic Community Hospital

Experience:

Preferred LTAC

Experience:

Preferred Trauma Level I

Experience:

Preferred Trauma Level II

Experience:

Preferred Travel Experience

Required:

Yes

Certifications:

ACLS, BLS, WI RN or compact RN license

Skills:

Accessing/Managing Ports*, Arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur Evac, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)*, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, PCA*, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains*, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Telemetry Oncology*, Titration of Insulin drips, TR Band, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac

Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type:
Other Patient Ratios Days: 4 Patient Ratios Nights: 4 Patient Ratios Weekends: 4 Float

Required:

- Call

Required:

- Weekend Coverage:
True Number of Weekend Shifts Per

Contract:

21-24 pending length of contract Pre-Approved Time Off: two Orientation

Hours:

36 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups:
Adults Daily Census: 23 Number of Visits Per Day:

- Number of Rooms: 23 Number of Beds: 23 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support: IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses:
Ruling out myocardial infractions Post-cardiac procedures such as:
Coronary angioplasty or stents Arrhythmia management Post-pacemaker placement or revisions Post-electrophysiology studies or interventions Heart failure management Cardiomyopathy Fem stop TR band ST segment analysis Administering vasoactive and other therapeutic medications Invasive monitoring, such as arterial blood pressures and central venous pressures Monitoring arterial access sites post-procedure; TR band weaning

Special Procedures/Unit Details:
Practice at University Hospital in Madison, ranked among the nation's top heart hospitals, and be part of a high-performing cardiac team delivering exceptional outcomes. Thrive in a fast-paced 23-bed cardiac/telemetry unit caring for intermediate and general cardiology patients, supported by central monitors throughout the unit and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Provide expert care for patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and dysrhythmias, including management of titratable vasoactive drips.

Partner closely with the Cardiac Cath Lab for pre- and post-procedure care, and collaborate with advanced heart failure teams managing pre-transplant and LVAD patients within a growing, innovative program. Grow with us: beginning this summer, the unit will expand to include external pacemaker management and a broader cardiac surgical population, creating exciting new opportunities to build expertise with advanced cardiac technologies in a high-acuity setting.

Join a supportive, team-driven culture that values shared governance, quality improvement, and strong patient education where nurses help one another succeed and patients are active members of the care team.

Special Equipment:
Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.

Location:

University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking:
Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.