CVPICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
American Family Childrens Hospital

Registered Nurse – CVPICU (Pediatric ICU / Cardiovascular)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a high-acuity Pediatric ICU with cardiovascular focus.
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required.
• At least 1 year of cardiovascular (CV) experience required.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.
• Telemetry test must be passed prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Certifications & Testing

• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association.
• Facility requires completion of a Pediatric Telemetry Test through their LMS platform prior to start.
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts on Telemetry test with remediation required after 2nd failure.
• Telemetry test includes strict passing criteria: 80% overall and 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory.
• Additional rhythm interpretation remediation course required if second attempt fails.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening required within 90 days prior to start.
• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Background review required for any pending or convicted criminal charges (excluding traffic violations).
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems after hire.
• Employment application and 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood) required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• MMR: 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and/or declination form required for direct patient care providers.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, solid background, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start.
• Medical or religious exemption forms for flu, MMR, and Varicella vaccines must be submitted and approved as applicable.
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not required by facility).
• Fit mask completed onsite (results maintained by facility).

Notes

• Candidates with strong Level II experience may be considered.
• Every other weekend and some holiday shifts are required.
• Orientation includes passing Telemetry testing and acknowledgment of safety manuals.
• Facility-specific study guides and remediation courses are provided for Telemetry exam preparation.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ICU nurses with cardiovascular experience seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin with a reputable healthcare facility.