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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (7:00am - 7:30pm)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, every other weekend, some holidays required
• Unit: Pediatric ICU, 21-bed unit providing family-centered care to critically ill or injured children
• Patient Population: Pediatric patients with medical and surgical problems including acute head injuries, neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Floating: May be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting required for first-time travelers
• 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

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state required
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• PALS (American Heart Association) required
• EPIC experience required (preferably within the past 12 months)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
• ACLS certification may be required depending on unit

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Must pass facility-specific Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Background checks and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state mandates required
• Various health documents required including:

  • Proof of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap) or approved exemptions
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
• Drug screening required per facility and Vaya standards
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgments

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers allowed if experience criteria are met

Summary

This is a pediatric critical care travel RN position requiring strong Pediatric ICU and cardiovascular experience, Wisconsin licensure, and specific certifications including BLS, PALS, and EPIC proficiency. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with a schedule that includes every other weekend and some holidays. Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed and complete required facility-specific testing and compliance documentation.