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Registered Nurse - CVPICU (Pediatric ICU / Cardiovascular)

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

Job Details

Work schedule: 12-hour shifts, day (7:00am–7:30pm) and night (7:30pm–7:00am) shifts available
Typical workweek: Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required
Total hours per week: 36 hours

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 1 year of CVPICU experience within the last year
Experience working with pediatric patients
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Testing Requirements

Telemetry pass/fail test must be completed 2 Fridays prior to start date and updated annually
Candidates allowed 3 attempts on Telemetry test; remediation required after 2nd failed attempt
Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years
Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form required
Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
Education verification and primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
Annual skills checklist and medication/pharmacology competency exams required

Health & Immunization Requirements

Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood) required
Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required; medical/religious exemptions considered
Varicella vaccination or positive titer required; medical/religious exemptions considered
Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination required
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department

Additional Facility Requirements

Passport-style photo for badge issuance (no selfies, headwear only for religious/medical reasons)
Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
Employment application required

Notes

Prior travel experience is not required for this position
Telemetry test is mandatory and specific to the facility’s standards
Candidates must meet all certification renewal deadlines as specified by the facility
Background reviews required for any pending or convicted criminal charges prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ICU nurses with cardiovascular experience seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin.

Facility

American Family Childrens Hospital

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Childrens

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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