Level IV NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU III/IV

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

Job Overview

• Provide care for critically ill newborns and infants in a 26-bed Level IV NICU.
• Care for infants with advanced medical and surgical complexities, including post-op patients.
• Work 12-hour day/night shifts (7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am), Monday through Friday, with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period.
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs.
• 4x12 shifts and 26-week contracts accepted.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience.
• At least 1 full year must be in a Level IV NICU.
• Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various invasive/noninvasive ventilation modes.
• Epic electronic health record experience required, preferably within the last 12 months.

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start.

Facility & Work Environment

• Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized pediatric specialists.
• Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.
• Facility requires parking permit if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available.
• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site.

Testing & Competencies

• Must pass Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Pass/Fail testing required for EKG/Medication and Telemetry exams with remediation process for failures.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood, 10-year update not mandatory).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions considered.
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions considered.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required for direct patient care roles.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season.
• Drug screening required per Vaya standard.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide and county searches, sex offender registry, and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state mandate.
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing policies.
• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Summary

This travel RN position in a Level IV NICU requires a minimum of 2 years NICU experience (with at least 1 year in Level IV), strong clinical skills in neonatal critical care, and certifications including Wisconsin RN license, BLS, and NRP. The role involves 12-hour shifts with weekend work, floating between units as needed, and requires passing telemetry and competency exams. Immunizations and health screenings must meet facility and state standards.