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

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 III/IV NICU, supporting patients from admission to discharge. The unit focuses on patient- and family-centered care and manages infants with complex medical and surgical needs, including post-op care, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various ventilation modes.

Schedule

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

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
• NICU experience within the last year
• Experience with trach/vent management
• Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• Basic Arrhythmia experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Must complete facility-specific background checks and verifications as required
• Required to complete Pediatric Telemetry Test annually through the designated LMS platform
• Compliance with state-mandated caregiver screening and other health document requirements

Health & Safety Requirements

• Proof of immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (one adult dose required)
  • MMR (2 doses or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 doses or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Drug screening as per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam within 1 year (Aya standard)

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required
• Pass/Fail Telemetry testing with remediation process if needed

Notes

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application required
• Facility requires signed acknowledgment of safety and orientation manuals

This position offers the opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center with a Level IV NICU, providing advanced care in a supportive environment designed for pediatric patients and their families.