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

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
• Shift hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• On-call responsibilities:

  • One weeknight per week (Monday–Thursday)
  • One weekend every 6–8 weeks
  • Holidays as operationally needed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric OR (Operating Room) experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience in an Outpatient setting
• Kidney transplant experience
• Ambulatory Surgery experience
• Trauma experience
• Transplant experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Interview availability is required prior to hire

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form required prior to start
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Physical exam must be collected to meet agency standards (not facility-mandated)

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Proof of Tdap vaccination (one dose from adulthood, 10-year update not mandatory)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):

  • 2 doses of MMR vaccine or positive titers required
  • Medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella:

  • 2 doses of vaccine or positive titer required
  • Medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required if providing direct patient care or exposure to blood/body fluids
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13)
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for all Pediatric Department RNs:

  • Must be completed 2 Fridays prior to start date and updated annually
  • Candidates allowed 3 attempts with remediation after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication per facility standards
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Additional Documentation

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Employment application required
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Annual skills checklist

Summary

This Pediatric OR RN travel contract in Madison, WI requires specialized pediatric OR and trauma experience, kidney transplant knowledge, and a Wisconsin RN license. The role involves day/evening 12-hour shifts with on-call duties including nights, weekends, and holidays. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, certifications, and competency testing is mandatory. Candidates must be available for an interview and complete all required documentation prior to start.