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NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Wisconsin

Job Details

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), Monday through Friday
Schedule: Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Experience with g-tubes
Experience with trach/vent management
Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation

Required Licenses & Certifications

Valid Wisconsin RN license or compact license
BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) certified
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA certified

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - check unit requirements
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - check unit requirements

Compliance & Background Requirements

Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG
Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form completion required prior to start
Education verification as applicable
Drug screening required per clinical standards
Physical exam must meet agency standards (not facility required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood, 10-year update not mandatory)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
Annual TB questionnaire
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
Hepatitis B vaccination series with positive titer or facility-specific declination form
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (flu season: 09/22 – 04/13)
Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department

Testing & Competency Requirements

Facility-specific Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp) required for all inpatient pediatric units including NICU
Adult Telemetry Test required for applicable adult specialties
Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication per facility standards
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and other facility-specific training

Documentation & Other Requirements

Passport-style photo for badge (no selfies, headwear only for religious/medical reasons)
Signed acknowledgment of Joint Commission Safety Manual annually
Employment application and skills checklist required annually
Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong Level IV NICU skills, comfortable working night shifts and weekends, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and immunization requirements.

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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