CVPICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse – CVPICU (Pediatric ICU / Cardiovascular)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel / Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Weekend rotation and some holidays required

Job Description

• Provide care in a high-acuity Pediatric ICU with cardiovascular focus.
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required.
• At least 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience required.
• Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered.
• First-time travelers allowed if they have 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital.
• Must have experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Telemetry test must be passed prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of CVPICU experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience
• At least 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace and nationwide sex offender search.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines.
• Physical exam and immunization documentation per facility standards.
• Required health documents include:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity proof (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Facility-specific Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required, with strict passing criteria:

  • 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
• Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation after 2nd failure.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail telemetry testing required.
• Passport-style photo required for badge issuance (no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require specific forms and approvals.
• Medical and religious vaccine exemptions must follow facility protocols.

References & Documentation

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application required for all candidates.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted with appropriate experience.
• Telemetry test is mandatory and must be passed before starting the assignment.
• Strong emphasis on pediatric and cardiovascular critical care skills.
• This is a night shift position with weekend and holiday rotations.

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