Operating Room Registered Nurse - Pediatric & Ambulatory
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• On-call requirements:

  • 1 weekend every 6-8 weeks
  • 1 weeknight per week (Monday–Thursday)
  • Holidays as operationally needed
• Required experience: Pediatric OR, ambulatory OR, and pediatric trauma experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Pediatric OR experience
• Ambulatory surgery experience
• Trauma experience
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• BLS (AHA) required; renewals must be planned in advance with proof of renewal accepted during processing
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) may be required depending on unit
• Facility-specific Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp) required for all pediatric inpatient units (NICU, PICU, Peds unit)
• Adult Telemetry Test (WorkRamp) required for adult specialties and Pediatric ER
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required for clinical candidates (standard 9-panel, instant acceptable)
• Physical exam must meet agency standards (within 1 year)
• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications (passport-style, no headwear except religious/medical)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose in adulthood) required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Annual TB Questionnaire required
• MMR: 2 doses given at least 28 days apart or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required for direct patient care roles
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (September 22 – April 13)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for candidates working in Microbiology within 5 years of start

Additional Requirements

• Wisconsin BID Form (state-mandated) must be completed promptly for caregiver screening
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)

Notes

• Candidates must provide three interview availability options including time zone
• Start dates available: May 11, May 18, or June 1, 2026
• Facility requires strict adherence to testing and certification renewal deadlines
• Remediation courses and retesting allowed for telemetry exams with a maximum of 3 attempts before cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric OR nurses with ambulatory and trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin.