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: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift Telemetry/Neuro Stepdown RN with a WI or compact license, requiring NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications along with prior travel experience.
Details
- Work in a Telemetry/Neuro Stepdown unit within a hospital setting
- Care for patients with stroke, neurosurgery, trauma, general med/surg, and IMC/stepdown level needs
- Perform special procedures such as lumbar drain management, NIHSS assessments, and stroke education
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Typical patient ratio of 1:4, which may increase depending on available resources
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, or PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown required
- Trauma Level II hospital experience required
- Prior travel nursing assignment experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing, with no exceptions for CAPR, PAPR, or medical/religious accommodations
Additional Information
- Deliver care within a busy stroke/neuro/trauma stepdown unit
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Local candidates within 70 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Clinicians cannot work more than 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift Telemetry/Neuro Stepdown RN with a WI or compact license, requiring NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications along with prior travel experience.
Details
- Work in a Telemetry/Neuro Stepdown unit within a hospital setting
- Care for patients with stroke, neurosurgery, trauma, general med/surg, and IMC/stepdown level needs
- Perform special procedures such as lumbar drain management, NIHSS assessments, and stroke education
- Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Typical patient ratio of 1:4, which may increase depending on available resources
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, or PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown required
- Trauma Level II hospital experience required
- Prior travel nursing assignment experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing, with no exceptions for CAPR, PAPR, or medical/religious accommodations
Additional Information
- Deliver care within a busy stroke/neuro/trauma stepdown unit
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Local candidates within 70 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Clinicians cannot work more than 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Telemetry RN Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Traveler10
- Advocate Aurora Health10
- Emerus2
- Ascension Wisconsin Hospital2
- Ascension1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 August 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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