Pediatric ICU RN – Cardiac
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric ICU / Cardiac

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day/Evening shifts, 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Working every Friday through Sunday

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high acuity hospital settings (1st time travelers allowed)
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required
• General cardiac experience required
• Level II experience considered
• EPIC experience required (preferably within the last 12 months)
• Must have completed 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS preferred (check unit description)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) recommended
• Telemetry: Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Facility & Unit Information

• Work in a 21-bed state-of-the-art pediatric medical and surgical unit
• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children
• Patient conditions include acute head injuries, neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Pass Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) prior to start and annually
• Pass Adult Telemetry Test if applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as required
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication with strict deadlines and remediation process
• Color Blind Testing (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender search
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
• Education verification required for RN (Associate degree or higher)
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start
• High School Diploma/GED verification as applicable
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (must meet Aya standard)
• Fit mask test completed onsite
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: proof of one adult Tdap vaccination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (various acceptable test types)
• TB Questionnaire required annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical/religious exemptions considered
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical/religious exemptions considered
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and titer or declination form required for direct patient care
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology

Additional Notes

• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
• Facility is Magnet®-designated and a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center with Level IV NICU
• Facility emphasizes a warm, healing environment for pediatric patients and families

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric hospital with a multidisciplinary team caring for critically ill children in a specialized environment.