Travel Registered Nurse - Level IV NICU
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: Pediatric Level IV NICU

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night, 12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, plus 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
• Shift Options: Will accept 4x12s and 26-week contracts

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Level IV NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Years of Experience:

  • Must have completed 2 years in an acute care setting
  • Plus at least 1 year in a Level IV NICU or Level III NICU
  • Accepts 1 year of Level III NICU experience in lieu of 2 years of Level IV, provided candidate has 1 full year of Level IV NICU experience
• Clinical Experience:

  • Experience with post-op patients, G-tubes, trach/vent management
  • Familiarity with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Telemetry: Basic arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - American Heart Association only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required
• Telemetry test pass required before starting

Additional Requirements

• Floating: Travelers may float to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
• Distance: Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Facility: Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized pediatric specialists
• Patient Population: Critically ill newborns and infants requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services in a 26-bed NICU

Compliance & Testing

• Must complete Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required
• Background checks including caregiver screening, education verification, and state-specific requirements
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccination proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Level IV NICU in Madison, WI, requiring a minimum of 3 years combined acute care and NICU experience, with specific certifications and competencies. The role involves caring for critically ill newborns and infants, working 12-hour shifts with some weekend requirements, and requires flexibility to float to other units as needed. Telemetry competency and Epic EMR experience are mandatory.