Level IV NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility Type: Level IV NICU at a Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Will accept up to 26 weeks total

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts, 12 hours (7:00pm - 7:30am)
• Monday through Friday
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period

Specialty & Experience Requirements

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

  • Minimum 2 years in acute care setting
  • At least 1 full year in Level IV NICU or Level III NICU
  • Accepts 1 year of Level III NICU experience in lieu of 2 years Level IV, provided candidate has 1 full year of Level IV NICU experience
• Experience with:

  • Post-op patients
  • G-tubes
  • Trach/vent management
  • Various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
• Epic electronic health record experience required (preferably within last 12 months)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

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

Job Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants, and their families from admission to discharge
• Care for infants requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including complex medical and surgical cases
• Work in a 26-bed NICU focused on patient- and family-centered care
• Floating may be required; shifts could be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs

Facility Highlights

• Comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized pediatric specialists
• Home to Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU
• Magnet®-designated facility known for expert care and healing environment

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
• Must complete required background checks, education verifications, and competency exams as per facility standards
• Required to complete Pediatric Telemetry Test annually through facility LMS system
• Must comply with all health document requirements including immunizations, TB testing, drug screening, and flu vaccination or approved exemptions
• Facility requires strict adherence to certification renewals and competency testing deadlines

Required Health Documents & Immunizations

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Hepatitis B vaccination series with positive titer or facility-specific declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually)
• Drug screening per facility and Vaya standards

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (pass required prior to start and annually)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/Fail Telemetry testing with remediation process for failures
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and other facility-specific training

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong acute care backgrounds, specialized neonatal skills, and required certifications who are seeking a travel contract in a highly regarded pediatric facility.