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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - NICU

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

Work 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 total NICU III/IV experience
At least 1 full year must be in Level IV NICU
Level III and Level IV experience can be combined to meet the 2-year total
Experience with post-op patients, G-tubes, trach/vent management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation

Required Licenses & Certifications

Wisconsin RN license or compact license
BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of total NICU III/IV experience, including at least 1 year of Level IV NICU experience
NICU experience within the last year
Experience caring for post-op patients
Experience managing G-tubes
Experience managing trach/ventilation
Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
NRP certification
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)
Pass/Fail Testing for EKG and Medication competency
State License 1 Verification
NURSYS Verification

Required Qualifications & Compliance

Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
Education verification as applicable
State-specific caregiver screening for Wisconsin
Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
Physical exam (to meet agency standard)
Immunizations and health documents including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult Tdap required)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
- Varicella vaccination or titer, with exemptions accepted
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
- Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
- Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)

Testing & Competency Requirements

Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for inpatient pediatric units including NICU
Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication as required
Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
Annual skills checklist

Additional Notes

Candidates must complete Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening prior to start
Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required
Employment application required

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit prior travel experience requirement stated

This position is ideal for experienced NICU nurses with strong Level IV NICU skills seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin with a structured evening/night schedule.

Facility

American Family Childrens Hospital

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Madison, WI

About

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.

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