Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology RN
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Pediatrics Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Madison, Wisconsin

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shifts, Monday through Friday
• Hours: 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in an outpatient pediatric clinic focused on congenital heart conditions.
• Care for both pediatric and adult patients; pediatric experience is required, adult experience preferred.
• Cardiology experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric cardiology experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients, including pediatric cardiology
• Cardiology experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Completion of Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening (state-mandated).
• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, nationwide sex offender check, and review of all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Physical exam (to meet agency standards).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof (one adult dose required).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical or religious exemptions considered.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical or religious exemptions considered.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in Microbiology (if applicable).
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Facility-specific forms including communicable disease form and acknowledgment of safety manuals.
• Telemetry testing:

  • Pediatric Telemetry Test required for all pediatric inpatient units; this position is outpatient but may require verification depending on assignment.
  • Adult Telemetry Test required if applicable.
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/medication competency as required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Annual skills checklist and employment application required.
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).

Additional Notes

• Strict deadlines apply for completion of required tests and documentation prior to start date.
• Remediation and retesting policies are in place for telemetry and competency exams.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require specific forms and approval processes.
• Background checks with pending charges or convictions require additional review before start.

This position is ideal for an experienced pediatric cardiology RN seeking a travel contract with a structured day shift schedule in an outpatient setting.