Neonatal ICU RN (Level IV)
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: Pediatric Level IV NICU

Job Details

• Shift: Evening/Night, 12-hour shifts (7:00pm - 7:30am)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with 2-3 weekends required per 6-week scheduling period
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Unit: 26-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient Population: Critically ill newborns and infants requiring advanced medical and surgical care
• Care Focus: Post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, invasive/noninvasive ventilation

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience plus 1 year Level IV NICU experience (or 1 year Level III NICU plus 1 year Level IV NICU)
• Experience with post-op neonatal patients and ventilator management
• Epic electronic health record experience required (preferably within last 12 months)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (American Heart Association only)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Telemetry test pass required before starting

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Must complete facility-specific Pediatric Telemetry Test annually
• Must complete required background checks, education verifications, and competency exams as per facility standards

Facility Highlights

• Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center
• Level One Pediatric Trauma Center
• Comprehensive pediatric care with nationally recognized specialists
• Family-centered care environment

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Tdap, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
• Drug screening as per facility and Vaya standards
• Physical exam (per Vaya standard)
• Annual competency and skills checklist requirements
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., communicable disease, flu exemption, telemetry testing)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong acute care backgrounds, advanced neonatal skills, and required certifications seeking a travel contract in a highly specialized pediatric environment.