NICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring at least 2 years of NICU III/IV experience, including 1 year in a Level IV NICU.

Details

• Work in the NICU of a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center that includes a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Care for neonates across gestational age ranges including under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
• Manage post-op patients, g-tubes, and trach/vent care with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• Utilize Epic charting system
• 13-week assignment with day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) or night shift (7:00pm-7:30am) 4x12 hour schedules
• Work Monday through Friday with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required (AHA only)
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience required, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU
• Level III and Level IV experience may be combined to reach the 2-year total, but 1 year must be in Level IV
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty required for inpatient RN travelers
• Epic charting experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various ventilation modes required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, with preference for at least one completed Level IV NICU assignment
• First-time travelers with Level IV NICU experience will be screened for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide specialized neonatal intensive care within a Magnet-designated pediatric hospital known for nationally recognized pediatric specialists
• Skills utilized may include UAC/UVC management, IV therapy, blood product administration, neonatal dosage calculations, and management of conditions such as NEC, gastroschisis, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Additional clinical exposure may include therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and oscillator management
• Pass/fail telemetry testing required prior to start, including separate adult and pediatric cardiac rhythm exams with strict passing criteria
• Candidates have up to two testing attempts, with a third attempt possible only after submitting a certificate of completion for a cardiac interpretation review course
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Parking permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite, though alternative transportation options are available