Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Evening/Night shift
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Monday through Friday

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high acuity hospital settings
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required
• General cardiac experience required
• Level II experience considered if strong
• Must have completed 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• EPIC experience required (preferably within the past 12 months)

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only)
• Telemetry: Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start
• ACLS certification may be required depending on unit
• NRP certification renewal required by facility

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Facility & Job Details

• Work in a 21-bed pediatric ICU unit providing care for critically ill or injured children
• Patient conditions include acute head injuries, neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers allowed if meeting experience requirements
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Must pass Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) prior to start and annually
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Telemetry test requires:

  • 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
• Remediation and retesting allowed with strict guidelines

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender search
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)
• Physical exam required to meet Vaya standard (not facility required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: proof of one adult Tdap vaccination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• TB Questionnaire required and updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B: vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually
• Facility is Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center with Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU

This position offers an opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric hospital with a multidisciplinary team focused on family-centered care for critically ill children.