Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Pediatric Operating Room (OR) nursing role with required experience in:

  • Kidney transplant
  • Pediatric OR, ambulatory OR, or pediatric trauma
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• On-call requirements:

  • 1 weekend every 6-8 weeks
  • 1 weeknight per week (Monday-Thursday)
  • Holidays as operationally needed
• Start dates available: May 18, June 1, or June 8, 2026
• Interview availability required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric OR (Operating Room) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Kidney transplant and transplant experience
• Ambulatory surgery experience
• Trauma experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and Wisconsin caregiver screening
• Education verification as applicable
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard, not facility required)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tdap vaccination proof (one dose from adulthood)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Facility-specific forms including Wisconsin BID form and caregiver screening

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Pediatric Telemetry Pass/Fail Testing through facility LMS (WorkRamp) required for all pediatric inpatient RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/medication competency required for clinical RNs in specified specialties
• Remediation and retesting policies apply for failed telemetry or competency exams

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must be submitted in specified format and quality prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required (agency standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position offers a specialized pediatric OR nursing opportunity requiring kidney transplant experience and pediatric surgical expertise, with comprehensive compliance and certification standards to ensure readiness for the role.