Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – CVPICU

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

Shift Details

• Evening/Night shift
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required
• At least 1 year of Cardiovascular (CV) experience required
• Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered
• First-time travelers allowed if above experience criteria are met

Required Skills & Competencies

• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Telemetry test pass required before starting

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (Wisconsin)
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for all pediatric inpatient RNs
• Adult Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for adult specialties and Pediatric ER
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail testing with remediation process for telemetry exams

Documentation & Compliance

• Physical exam (within 1 year) required to meet agency standards
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• At least 1 year of CVPICU experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting
• Strong Level II experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system