Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: Pediatric Medical and Surgical Center with Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU

Job Details

• Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts, Monday - Friday between 0700 - 2300
• Primary Shift: 0700 - 1930, rotating into 1100 - 2330 as needed
• On-Call: Weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call responsibilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit description)
• National certification/verification required within 30 days of start and upon expiration (as applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operating Room multidisciplinary team for timely patient care planning
• Communicate and coordinate Operating Room activities to ensure surgical case efficiency and turnover
• Floating between multiple units or locations as staffing needs require

Location & Facility Highlights

• University Hospital, Madison, WI
• Magnet®-designated pediatric hospital
• Specialized pediatric care environment
• Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU

Facility Requirements

• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Floating assignments possible based on staffing needs
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
• Education verification required (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher)
• State-specific caregiver screening and BID form required for Wisconsin
• Drug screening required per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)
• Physical exam (per Vaya standard)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult Tdap required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within required timeframe)
  • MMR (2 doses or positive titers) with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella (2 doses or positive titer) with exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if working in Microbiology)

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pediatric and Adult Telemetry Tests required for inpatient units (NICU, PICU, Pediatric units)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication with strict deadlines and remediation process
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and other facility-specific training

Additional Notes

• Passport-style photo required for badge issuance (specific photo guidelines apply)
• Various medical and religious exemption forms available for vaccines
• Strict education and background verification policies in place
• Floating and shift flexibility expected

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly specialized pediatric environment with a reputable hospital system, requiring strong acute care experience and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.