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Registered Nurse - NICU

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

Job Summary

Provide care for critically ill newborns and infants in a 26-bed Level III/IV NICU, supporting patients from admission to discharge. The unit focuses on patient- and family-centered care and manages infants with complex medical and surgical needs, including post-op care, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various ventilation modes.

Schedule

Evening/Night shifts (12 hours): 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 of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
NICU experience within the last year
Experience with trach/vent management
Experience with various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation
Basic Arrhythmia experience
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Licensure & Certifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the work site
Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
Must complete facility-specific background checks and verifications as required
Required to complete Pediatric Telemetry Test annually through the designated LMS platform
Compliance with state-mandated caregiver screening and other health document requirements

Health & Safety Requirements

Proof of immunizations/vaccinations including:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (one adult dose required)
- MMR (2 doses or positive titers)
- Varicella (2 doses or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility guidelines
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
Drug screening as per standard clinical requirements
Physical exam within 1 year (Aya standard)

Competencies & Testing

Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Annual skills checklist and competency exams required
Pass/Fail Telemetry testing with remediation process if needed

Notes

Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
Employment application required
Facility requires signed acknowledgment of safety and orientation manuals

This position offers the opportunity to work in a nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center with a Level IV NICU, providing advanced care in a supportive environment designed for pediatric patients and their families.

Facility

American Family Childrens Hospital

4.3rating(12 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with American Family Childrens Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

The city is great spring-fall. The hospital is fast paced and they let travelers take sicker kids, the staff is friendly and helpful, the manager is so sweet.

Cons

The parking situation is awful, either walk for 10 minutes from a satellite lot/garage or pay $15 to park in patient garage (which they started cracking down on). Winter is BRUTAL.

Ashley B

PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care (RN)

Contract Position Jul '24 - Dec '24

Review of American Family Childrens Hospital on Oct 29, 2025

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Madison, WI

About

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.

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