NICU Level III/IV Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU III/IV

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Job Overview

• Provide care for critically ill newborns and infants in a 26-bed Level IV NICU.
• Care for infants with advanced medical and surgical complexities, including post-op patients.
• Work evening/night shifts: 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am, Monday through Friday.
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period.
• Floating may be required; shifts could be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience.
• At least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU. (Level III and IV experience can be combined to meet the 2-year total, but 1 year must be Level IV.)
• Experience with post-op patients, G-tubes, trach/vent management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation.
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start.
• Epic electronic health record experience required, preferably within the last 12 months.

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
• Telemetry certification: Must pass facility-specific Telemetry test before starting.
• Additional certifications may include ACLS and PALS depending on unit requirements.

Facility & Compliance Requirements

• Candidate’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site.
• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, and caregiver screening required.
• Education verification and diploma/transcript required for nursing degree.
• Drug screening required per facility and Vaya standards.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccination (proof of one adult dose required).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers.
  • Varicella vaccination or titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form.
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption annually.
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., communicable disease form, pediatric telemetry test, safety manual acknowledgment) must be completed.
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons).

Additional Notes

• This is a Magnet®-designated pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized specialists.
• The NICU is a model for patient- and family-centered care.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Summary

This travel RN position in Madison, WI, requires a minimum of 2 years NICU III/IV experience with at least 1 year in Level IV NICU, strong clinical skills in neonatal critical care, and required certifications including NRP and BLS. The role involves night shifts with weekend coverage and may require floating to other units. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific testing is mandatory.