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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – CVPICU (Pediatric ICU with Cardiovascular Experience)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Work Schedule

• Evening/Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Monday through Friday
• Every other weekend and some holidays required
• Average 36 hours per week

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-acuity hospital settings
• At least 1 year of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of cardiovascular experience, including CVICU experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Telemetry pass/fail testing required before starting (specific Pediatric Telemetry Test via LMS)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual renewal and compliance with facility-specific Telemetry testing and remediation process

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam and immunization documentation per facility standards (see Health Documents below)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• MMR: 2 doses or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (facility accepts medical or religious exemptions)
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer (no history of chickenpox accepted)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in Microbiology (within 5 years)

Additional Documentation

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing
• Employment application and skills checklist (annual)
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years

Notes for First-Time Travelers

• First-time travelers allowed if meeting the 3 years of high acuity hospital experience requirement
• Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered

This position requires a highly skilled pediatric ICU nurse with cardiovascular experience, strong technical competencies, and compliance with rigorous testing and immunization standards.