NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - NICU

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

Job Summary

Provide care for critically ill newborns and infants in a 26-bed Level IV NICU, supporting patients from admission to discharge. The unit offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for medically and surgically complex infants.

Schedule

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

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience
• Experience managing tracheostomy and ventilator patients
• Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS certification through American Heart Association only
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Telemetry test must be passed prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Must complete facility-specific pediatric telemetry testing and pass with required scores
• Background checks and education verifications as per facility standards
• Required immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tdap vaccination (proof of one adult dose required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions considered
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions considered
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (annual requirement)
• Drug screening as per clinical standards
• Completion of required competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests

Facility Notes

• The NICU is a model for patient- and family-centered care in a Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center
• The unit cares for the tiniest and most critically ill patients in the region
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

References & Documentation

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required
• Completion of state-specific caregiver screening and BID form required

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in a specialized Level IV NICU environment with advanced patient care responsibilities.