Travel NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility Type: Level IV NICU at a Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center

Job Details

• Shift: Day/Night, 12-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Options: Will accept 4x12s and 26-week contracts

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Level IV NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Years of Experience:

  • Must have completed 2 years in an acute care setting
  • Plus at least 1 year in a Level IV NICU or Level III NICU
  • Accepts 1 year of Level III NICU experience in lieu of 2 full years of Level IV NICU, provided the candidate has at least 1 full year of Level IV NICU experience
• Clinical Experience:

  • Experience with post-op patients, G-tubes, trach/vent management
  • Familiarity with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Telemetry:

  • Basic Arrhythmia experience required
  • Must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - American Heart Association only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required

Additional Requirements

• Floating: Travelers may float to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
• Location Restriction: Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Testing:

  • Must pass Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) prior to start and annually
  • Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks including caregiver screening required
• Health Documents:

  • Immunizations: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption
  • TB testing (IGRA blood test or two-step skin test) with documentation
  • Drug screening as per standards
• Education Verification: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required
• Other: Physical exam (per agency standard), signed safety manual acknowledgment, and medication competency exams

Role Summary

Provide care for critically ill newborns and infants in a 26-bed Level IV NICU, delivering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for complex medical and surgical cases. The unit emphasizes patient- and family-centered care in a state-of-the-art pediatric environment.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Level IV NICU requiring a minimum of 3 years combined acute care and NICU experience, with specific certifications and competencies. The role involves 12-hour shifts with weekend work, floating between units as needed, and requires passing specialized telemetry testing. The facility is a Magnet®-designated pediatric hospital with a strong focus on family-centered care.