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Registered Nurse - NICU

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

Job Summary

Provide care for critically ill newborns and infants in a 26-bed Level IV NICU, supporting patients from admission to discharge. The unit offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for medically and surgically complex infants.

Schedule

Day/Evening shifts, 12 hours (7:00 am - 7:30 pm)
Monday through Friday
Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Basic Arrhythmia experience
Experience managing tracheostomy and ventilator patients
Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
BLS certification through American Heart Association only
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
Telemetry test must be passed prior to start

Additional Requirements

Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
Must complete facility-specific pediatric telemetry testing and pass with required scores
Background checks and education verifications as per facility standards
Required immunizations and health documents including:
- Tdap vaccination (proof of one adult dose required)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions considered
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions considered
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (annual requirement)
Drug screening as per clinical standards
Completion of required competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests

Facility Notes

The NICU is a model for patient- and family-centered care in a Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center
The unit cares for the tiniest and most critically ill patients in the region
Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

References & Documentation

Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
Employment application and annual skills checklist required
Completion of state-specific caregiver screening and BID form required

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in a specialized Level IV NICU environment with advanced patient care responsibilities.

Facility

American Family Childrens Hospital

4.3rating(12 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with American Family Childrens Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

The city is great spring-fall. The hospital is fast paced and they let travelers take sicker kids, the staff is friendly and helpful, the manager is so sweet.

Cons

The parking situation is awful, either walk for 10 minutes from a satellite lot/garage or pay $15 to park in patient garage (which they started cracking down on). Winter is BRUTAL.

Ashley B

PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (RN)

Contract Position Jul '24 - Dec '24

Review of American Family Childrens Hospital on Oct 29, 2025

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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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