NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Madison, Wisconsin

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / Night: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
• Hours per Week: 36 hours

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (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 (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience with post-operative patients
• Experience managing gastrostomy tubes (g-tubes)
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Wisconsin
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA only

Required Compliance & Documentation

• Background Check: Within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, and nationwide sex offender search
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening: Required within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: RN program completion verification required
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment Application: Required for all candidates
• Skills Checklist: Annual requirement

Required Health & Immunization Documents

• Physical Exam: Must be collected within 1 year (Aya standard)
• TB Testing: Negative IGRA blood test within 12 months or two-step skin test as per facility guidelines
• TB Questionnaire: Required for all candidates and updated annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap (one adult dose required)
  • MMR (2 doses or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • Varicella (2 doses or positive titer; history of chickenpox not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form (required for direct patient care)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Required per Aya standard for clinical candidates

Facility-Specific Testing & Training

• Pediatric Telemetry Test: Required for all inpatient pediatric units including NICU; must be completed through the facility’s LMS system prior to start
• Adult Telemetry Test: Required for applicable adult specialties if assigned
• Rhythm Interpretation Course: Required only if remediation is needed after failed telemetry tests

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required prior to start (no selfies, headwear except for religious/medical reasons, solid background)
• Acknowledgement of Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Testing: Required as part of orientation and ongoing compliance
• E-Verify: Required per standard policy
• Monthly Monitoring: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to work both day and night shifts with weekend coverage as scheduled.
• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association where applicable.
• Facility requires strict adherence to testing deadlines and remediation processes for telemetry exams.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level IV NICU environment requiring specialized neonatal nursing skills and certifications.