Pediatric Operating Room RN
Madison, WI
PRIDE Health
2x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: Pediatric Medical and Surgical Center with Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU

Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Two 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Holidays as needed

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years

Licensure & Certification

• Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications may be required depending on unit
• National certifications as applicable by profession and state
• Facility-specific telemetry testing and competency exams required for certain specialties

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operating Room multidisciplinary team for timely patient care planning
• Communicate and coordinate Operating Room activities to ensure surgical case efficiency and turnover

Facility Requirements

• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Facility Highlights

• Magnet®-designated pediatric hospital
• Comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical care
• Home to Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start
• Education verification required for RN (Associate degree or higher)
• Strict education and high school diploma/GED verification policies depending on specialty

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (Aya standard)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (proof of one adult Tdap required)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive antibody titer or facility-specific declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments
• Drug screening per Vaya standard (not required annually)

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pediatric and Adult Telemetry exams required for inpatient units and specific specialties
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication with strict remediation and retesting policies

Facility-Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except religious/medical)
• Communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Flu medical and religious exemption forms if applicable
• Various vaccine exemption waivers as needed
• Rhythm interpretation course required if remediation needed after telemetry exam failures

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments may require working in multiple units or locations
• Strict compliance with all credentialing, background, and health requirements is mandatory
• Facility requires timely renewal and submission of certifications and exams
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgments required annually

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric hospital with advanced trauma and neonatal care services, requiring experienced acute care RNs with appropriate licensure and certifications.