Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
MADISON, WI
$40-59/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care603 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
Description
60% FTE, 12 hour shifts, every Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am - 7:30pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI.
Pay:
Additional components of compensation may include:
Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
Weekend Differential: Weekenders are only eligible for the weekender differential of $10/hour for hours worked within the weekender core hours.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU / CVPICU to:
Join our remarkable highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team, to provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children and their families in this state-of-the art 21-bed unit.
Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of both medical and surgical problems. Problems include: acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi system organ failure, and ECMO.
Provide high quality care to complex cardiac conditions. Including complex congenital heart defects, Ventricular Assisted Devices, and heart transplant.
Learn more about the PICU!
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required
Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
PALS within 6 months Required
Relevant certification Preferred
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefitsFacility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
3 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Pros
Stayed busy, lots to do in the area
Cons
Odd schedule, days not consistent, not all staff traveler friendly, housing expensive
- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Employer
UW Health
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.