Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Start dates available: May 18, June 1, or June 8, 2026
• Pediatric Operating Room (OR), ambulatory OR, and pediatric trauma experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients, including pediatric trauma
• Experience in outpatient settings, including outpatient surgery
• Trauma experience relevant to pediatric care

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric OR or related pediatric trauma nursing experience (implied by specialty and required experience)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start (state mandated)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam (must meet agency standard, not facility required)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of one adult Tdap required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments

Testing and Competency Exams

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for all pediatric inpatient units, including NICU, PICU, and pediatric units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required for pediatric specialties
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and other facility-specific training

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no selfies, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Strict deadlines for completion of required exams and certifications prior to start date
• Facility requires ongoing monthly monitoring for certain background checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) after hire
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required per agency standard

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric OR nurses with trauma and ambulatory OR experience who hold a valid Wisconsin or compact RN license and meet the required certifications and compliance standards.