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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – CVPICU

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

Shift Details

Evening/Night shift
12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required

Required Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting
Strong Pediatric ICU experience required
At least 1 year of Cardiovascular (CV) experience required
Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered
First-time travelers allowed if above experience criteria are met

Required Skills & Competencies

EPIC electronic health record experience required
Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license required
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
Telemetry test pass required before starting

Additional Requirements

Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific caregiver screening (Wisconsin)
Education verification as applicable
Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
Immunizations and health documents including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or immunity proof (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Varicella vaccination or immunity proof (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually during flu season)
- Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments

Testing & Competency Exams

Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for all pediatric inpatient RNs
Adult Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for adult specialties and Pediatric ER
Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Pass/fail testing with remediation process for telemetry exams

Documentation & Compliance

Physical exam (within 1 year) required to meet agency standards
Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment
Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
Employment application and skills checklist required annually
References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
At least 1 year of CVPICU experience within the last year
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in a high acuity hospital setting
Strong Level II experience
Experience working with pediatric patients
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Facility

American Family Childrens Hospital

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Madison, WI

About

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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