Telemetry RN Jobs in Wisconsin
Telemetry RN jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in hospital-based cardiac and progressive care units, with demand running across large integrated health systems, regional medical centers, and specialty cardiac programs. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary hiring metros, where employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Bellin Health maintain active telemetry units at multiple campuses. The most consistently sought specialties are cardiac monitoring, step-down care, and post-procedural recovery nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac/Telemetry stepdown unit, requiring at least 2 years of recent acute care RN experience and ACLS/BLS certification.
Details
- Stepdown unit within an acute care, Level 2 Trauma hospital setting
- 3N Cardiac/Tele/Dialysis unit with 29 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 through 2300 and 1:5-6 overnight
- Treats cardiac medical and surgical patients, including post cath lab (stent, pacemaker, ICD, Watchman, mitral clip, TAVR) and post cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacements) patients
- Manages conditions such as Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, and bradycardia with temporary pacemakers
- RNs titrate drips including Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, and Dobutamine (no vasopressors)
- 24/7 central telemetry unit monitors non-critical care patients and reads strips
- Charge RN takes a modified patient assignment
- Nurse aide ratios are 1:10 on days, 1:10-12 on evenings, and 1:15 after 2300
- RT available 24/7 for nebulizers, inhalers, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow vapotherm; RNs manage incentive spirometry
- Uses Cerner EMR, with a transition to Epic underway
- 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and holiday required; 36-hour option available
- Block scheduling used; no self-scheduling; Fri/Sat/Sun option available
- Floating required as needed based on unit census
- No call or standby requirements outside of extra shift opportunities
Requirements
- Active WI or Compact RN license required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA) required
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a busy acute care hospital setting required
- Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients and management of TR band compression devices required
- Experience managing chest pain and post cardiac surgical patients required
- Experience titrating cardiac drips required
Additional Information
- Responsible for direct patient care within a cardiac/telemetry/dialysis stepdown environment
- Collaborates with 24/7 respiratory therapy and central telemetry monitoring teams
- Unit-specific orientation includes 1 shift of HR onboarding and 1 shift on the unit
- No scrubs provided and no specific scrub color required
- All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
- Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local
- Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac/Telemetry stepdown unit, requiring at least 2 years of recent acute care RN experience and ACLS/BLS certification.
Details
- Stepdown unit within an acute care, Level 2 Trauma hospital setting
- 3N Cardiac/Tele/Dialysis unit with 29 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 through 2300 and 1:5-6 overnight
- Treats cardiac medical and surgical patients, including post cath lab (stent, pacemaker, ICD, Watchman, mitral clip, TAVR) and post cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacements) patients
- Manages conditions such as Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, and bradycardia with temporary pacemakers
- RNs titrate drips including Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Lasix, Bumex, and Dobutamine (no vasopressors)
- 24/7 central telemetry unit monitors non-critical care patients and reads strips
- Charge RN takes a modified patient assignment
- Nurse aide ratios are 1:10 on days, 1:10-12 on evenings, and 1:15 after 2300
- RT available 24/7 for nebulizers, inhalers, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow vapotherm; RNs manage incentive spirometry
- Uses Cerner EMR, with a transition to Epic underway
- 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and holiday required; 36-hour option available
- Block scheduling used; no self-scheduling; Fri/Sat/Sun option available
- Floating required as needed based on unit census
- No call or standby requirements outside of extra shift opportunities
Requirements
- Active WI or Compact RN license required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA) required
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a busy acute care hospital setting required
- Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients and management of TR band compression devices required
- Experience managing chest pain and post cardiac surgical patients required
- Experience titrating cardiac drips required
Additional Information
- Responsible for direct patient care within a cardiac/telemetry/dialysis stepdown environment
- Collaborates with 24/7 respiratory therapy and central telemetry monitoring teams
- Unit-specific orientation includes 1 shift of HR onboarding and 1 shift on the unit
- No scrubs provided and no specific scrub color required
- All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
- Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local
- Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
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Telemetry RN Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler12
- Advocate Aurora Health8
- Emerus1
- Ascension1
- Aspirus Health1
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in telemetry RN jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current BLS certification required and ACLS certification strongly preferred by most employers
- Minimum one year of telemetry, cardiac step-down, or progressive care unit experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and continuous ECG monitoring
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner in a hospital setting
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Telemetry RN Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a telemetry rn in Wisconsin?
To become a telemetry rn in Wisconsin, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Most Wisconsin hospitals also expect telemetry-specific training, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, before or shortly after hire.
How much do telemetry RNs make in Wisconsin?
Telemetry RNs in Wisconsin earn a median of about $95,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,470 for the lowest 10% to over $119,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire telemetry rns in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin telemetry rn roles are posted by American Traveler, Advocate Aurora Health, and Emerus and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in Milwaukee and Madison, account for the majority of ongoing openings across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most telemetry rn jobs?
Milwaukee, Wausau, and Madison have the most telemetry rn openings in Wisconsin, reflecting the concentration of large hospital campuses and regional cardiac centers in those areas. Milwaukee leads because of its dense cluster of major health systems, while Madison's academic medical environment and Green Bay's growing regional medical infrastructure drive steady demand in those markets.
How can I get hired as a telemetry rn in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency program, which Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin all operate for nurses entering specialty units without prior telemetry experience. Lateral moves from med-surg, emergency department, or ICU positions are also a common door in. Completing a basic cardiac arrhythmia interpretation course and holding ACLS certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge in Wisconsin hiring.
Where can I find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to telemetry rn jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems and regional medical centers throughout the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location preference and apply directly.
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