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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – CVPICU

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

Job Details

Shift: Day/Night, 12-hour shifts
- Day: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
- Night: 7:30 pm – 7:00 am
Schedule: Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required
Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Cardiovascular focus (CVPICU)
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting
- Strong Pediatric ICU experience
- At least 1 year of Cardiovascular (CV) experience
- Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered
Travel Experience: First-time travelers allowed (no prior travel experience required)

Required Skills and Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting
Experience working with pediatric patients
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
Strong Level II experience
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background checks including criminal history and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state mandates
Education verification and licensure primary source verification
Required immunizations and health screenings:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof
- Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
Drug screening as per clinical standards
Completion of facility-specific Telemetry exams and competency tests
Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment
Submission of a professional photo for badge issuance

Additional Notes

Candidates must complete Pediatric Telemetry testing through the designated learning management system with a passing score before starting
Remediation and retesting policies apply for Telemetry exam failures
References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric cardiovascular ICU setting with a reputable travel contract. Ideal candidates will have strong pediatric critical care and cardiovascular experience, be comfortable with EPIC, and meet all licensure and certification requirements.

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Madison, WI

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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.

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