Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (except orientation week and holidays when unit is closed)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
On Call/Call Back: None
Primary Unit: 24-bed Pediatric Cardiac ICU caring for neonates, infants, and adult congenital patients

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for high acuity cardiac PICU patients, including those with open heart surgery, heart transplants, and open chests.
• Care for hemodynamically compromised patients and those with impending respiratory failure.
• Use critical thinking and cardiac assessments to coordinate and manage patient care for patients and families.
• Float to NICU and PICU as needed.
• Work within an Epic EMR system.

Required Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin or Compact RN license.
• AHA BLS and PALS certifications required; AHA ACLS preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 12 to 18 months of independent nursing experience in a high acuity cardiac PICU.
• Level I Trauma experience highly preferred.
• Flu vaccine required or willingness to obtain.

Additional Information

• Education: ASN or BSN required; BSN preferred.
• Scrub Policy: Any professional scrubs allowed.
• Jewelry Policy: One small nose stud permitted; no other visible piercings except ear piercings; flesh-colored or clear piercing plugs allowed.