NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Monday through Friday
• Required to work 2-3 weekends per 6-week scheduling period

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years total NICU III/IV experience
• At least 1 full year must be in a Level IV NICU
• Experience with post-op patients, G-tubes, trach/vent management, and various invasive/noninvasive ventilation modes

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN license or compact license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA
• ACLS and PALS may be required depending on unit specifics (verify prior to start)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form (state-mandated)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam (Aya standard)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tdap vaccination (proof of one adult dose required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire (annual updates required)
  • 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
  • Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Pediatric Telemetry Pass/Fail Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for all inpatient pediatric units including NICU

  • Must pass with 80% overall and 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
  • Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation after 2nd failure
• Adult Telemetry Test required if applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgments for safety manual and pass/fail testing as applicable
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• Experience with G-tube care
• Experience with trach/vent management
• Experience with various modes of invasive ventilation
• Experience with various modes of noninvasive ventilation

Summary

This is a night-shift NICU RN travel contract requiring strong Level III/IV NICU experience, Wisconsin RN licensure, and specific neonatal certifications. The role involves working 4 twelve-hour shifts per week with some weekend coverage. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific testing is mandatory.