Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: Pediatric ICU at a nationally recognized children's hospital

Job Details

• Shift: Evening/Night, 12-hour shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, every other weekend, some holidays required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high acuity hospital settings (1st time travelers allowed with this experience)
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required
• At least 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience required
• Must have completed 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered
• Prior travel experience is NOT required

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS certification required (per unit description)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification recommended
• EPIC experience required (preferably within past 12 months)

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Clinical Competencies & Testing

• Basic Arrhythmia experience required
• Must pass Telemetry test prior to start (Pediatric Telemetry Test required for all pediatric inpatient units)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication required annually
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Job Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children in a 21-bed pediatric ICU
• Care for patients with 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

Facility Requirements

• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and caregiver screening (WI state mandated)
• Drug screening required (standard 9-panel)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with specific testing protocols)
  • MMR (2 doses or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 doses or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (for certain departments)
• Physical exam recommended (not required by facility)
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)

Additional Notes

• Strict testing and remediation process for Telemetry exams with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Education verification and state license verification required within 30 days of start
• Facility is Magnet® designated and a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center with Level IV NICU

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly specialized pediatric critical care environment with a multidisciplinary team focused on expert, family-centered care.