Pediatric Dialysis RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Dialysis Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (Day/Evening) from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as needed
• On-call shifts may be assigned (up to 3 on-call shifts per 6 weeks)
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of inpatient Hemodialysis experience in a Level 1 Trauma or similar size hospital
• Experience with both adult and pediatric patients

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

System & Technical Skills

• EPIC electronic health record experience required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form required
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems after hire
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Annual TB questionnaire
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric depending on unit) required annually with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% in lethal rhythms)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication knowledge required prior to start and annually
• Remediation and retesting process in place for failed telemetry exams (up to 3 attempts)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Pediatric Dialysis experience (minimum 2 years), including experience within the last year
• Experience working with both pediatric and adult patients
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Strict compliance with facility-specific documentation and testing deadlines is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric dialysis RNs with strong inpatient hemodialysis skills, EPIC proficiency, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.