NICU RN
Madison, WI
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3x12 hrs, Days

Day/Night, 12 hour shift, 7:00am-7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am. Monday through Friday and required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period.

Must have at least 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, with at least 1 full year of Level IV NICU.

(You may combine Level III and Level IV experience to reach the 2-year total, but a minimum of 1 year must be in a Level IV NICU.)

Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vents management, various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation.

BLS, NRP REQUIRED (AHA only)
RN license required

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required

Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Submittals:Low
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience : 1-3
Charting System Experience : Required
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : Yes
Certifications : BLS, NRP, PALS*, WI RN license or compactSkills : Administration of blood & blood products*, Anti-Seizure Medications, Antibiotics/Antivirals, Arterial line management*, Assist with lumbar puncture*, Blood glucose monitoring, Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk, Central line blood draw*, Central Line/Implanted Line Care*, Colostomy/ileostomy management/care*, Developmental Care*, Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management, Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage), Gastroschisis/Omphalocele*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), High Frequency Ventilation*, Hyperbilirubinemia, ICP monitoring*, Insulin administration*, Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV vasopressors*, Meconium Aspiration*, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)*, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Neonatal Dosage Calculations*, Neonatal Sepsis, Neonates
34 weeks, Neonates 29-34 weeks, NICU III, NICU IV, Nitric Oxide (INo)*, Oscillators*, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Patient/family teaching, Phlebotomy, Phototherapy, Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes*, Post Abdominal Surgery*, Post cardiac surgery*, Post interventional cardiac catheterization*, Pre-Cardiac Surgery*, Respiratory distress syndrome*, Seizure disorders, Sepsis Work Up, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Steroids*, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surfactants*, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket)*, Thermoregulation*, Tracheostomy care/management, UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter), UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter), Vapotherm*, Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), Ventricular Peritoneal (VP) Shunts*, Level IV exp. hard stop
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : Other
Patient Ratios Days : -
Patient Ratios Nights : -
Patient Ratios Weekends : -
Float Required : Will float to care for patients less than 12 months of age. All AFCH units including PICU. Travelers to float 1st.
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : -
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4-6, based on unit needs
Pre-Approved Time Off : two
Orientation Hours : 24
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Neonates
Daily Census : 17
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : 24
Number of Beds : 26
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : We are a level IV NICU. We care for high acuity neonates with diagnosis including neonates who require surgery, including abdominal, genitourinary, head and neck, thoracic, heart and vascular or musculoskeletal, who have suffered a brain injury or stroke, have seizures or other neurologic disorders, require diagnostic imaging, such as an MRI, were born prematurely, have congenital heart disease, require cardiac catheterization, or those with metabolic or genetic disorders.
Special Procedures/Unit Details : American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields, including faculty from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. Named for a generous gift from American Family Insurance and located in Madison, Wisconsin, the state-of-the-art facility wins widespread praise for its expert care and a warm, soothing atmosphere that enhances a child's ability to heal.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants and their families across the continuum of care, from admission to discharge.

This 26-bed NICU is a model for patient-and family-centered care.

Provide care for infants requiring the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a wide variety of medical and surgical complexities.

Take a virtual tour of our NICU and see the REMARKABLE care our nurses provide
Special Equipment : Ventilators for invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including NAVA. (Draeger, servo & oscillator)

aEEG (not necessary to have experience)

Whole body cooling (Arctic Sun)

26 bed level IV NICU in a children's hospital connected to an academic medical center.

Required to float to all AFCH units including PICU. Less than 12 months of age.

Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vents, various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation

#Tier3 Travel Compliance

Floating
: Travelers are required to float as needed.

Local Rule
: 50 miles from the facility. Locals not accepted.

Minimum experience
: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years

in the specialty they are submitting to

References
: please remove all references.

Pass
/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria.

A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:

Adult Exam:

100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole

No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3
rd

degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]

Passing score of 80% or higher

Pediatric Exam

Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia

Passing score of 80% or higher

Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts the assignment will be cancelled.)

Location: American Family Children's' Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite
transportation options are available: bus, park
ride, private parking, etc.

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.

Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceFloating: Travelers are required to float as needed. Local Rule: 50 miles from the facility. Locals not accepted. Minimum experience: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. References: please remove all references. Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:Adult Exam:100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystoleNo incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]Passing score of 80% or higherPediatric ExamVentricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardiaPassing score of 80% or higherAttempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts the assignment will be cancelled.) Location: American Family Children's' Hospital 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite Other transportation options are available: bus, park ride, private parking, etc. 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.