Travel Pediatric ICU/Cardiac RN
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric ICU / Cardiac

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

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts (Day/Evening)
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Working every Friday through Sunday

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting (1st time travelers allowed)
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required
• General cardiac experience required
• Level II experience considered if strong
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required (preferably within the last 12 months)
• Must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last three years
• 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) certification through American Heart Association only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification through American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification renewal required by facility
• Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing required prior to start and annually
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred

Facility & Unit Information

• Work in a 21-bed state-of-the-art pediatric medical and surgical unit
• Provide family-centered care to 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 work site

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, and sex offender search
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification required for RN (Associate degree or higher)
• High School Diploma/GED verification as applicable
• Drug screening required for clinical candidates (standard 9-panel instant acceptable)
• Physical exam (Aya standard) recommended but not required by facility
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult Tdap required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in Microbiology department

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required 2 Fridays prior to start and annually
• Adult Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) for applicable units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color Blind Testing for laboratory or dialysis roles (if applicable)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, solid background, no headwear except religious/medical)
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening mandatory prior to start

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in a highly specialized pediatric ICU and cardiac care unit in Madison, WI. The role requires strong pediatric critical care experience, EPIC proficiency, and multiple certifications including BLS, PALS, and telemetry competency. Candidates must be prepared for weekend shifts and floating between units. Compliance with strict background checks, immunizations, and testing is mandatory.