Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
UW Health
Madison, WI

75% FTE, 8/12 hour evening/night shifts, including weekends. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your nursing career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Care Team Leader (CTL) to: 

• Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

• Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers. 

• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. 

Learn more about the PICU!

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). 

• 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

 Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• 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 Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification Required
• Pediatric ICU (PICU)- PALS within 180 Days Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

 Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

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