We are seeking a Registered Nurse to work on our 14-bed pediatric unit that specializes in the care of the medically complex child.

• The nurses on this unit work very closely with a multidisciplinary team which includes Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Surgeons, Case Managers, Social Workers and Child Life Specialists to coordinate a holistic plan of care for the patient and family.
• Pediatric populations on this unit include children dependent on technology such as home ventilators and home dialysis as well as children dependent on tracheostomies.
• The unit also specializes in the care of children with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, epilepsy and idiopathic/non-idiopathic scoliosis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Facility Requirement:
• Traveler must have permanent address outside 50 mile radius of Madison (permanent address must be included in traveler's profile: resume, Medefis portal and all onboarding documentation must have permanent address listed).
• Experience:
• Minimum one year pediatric experience required - including trach and ventilator experience.
• Traveler must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last three years.
• Traveler must have experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center or similar size hospital.
• Traveler must have successfully completed 13 week travel assignment.
• Licensure and Certification:
• Traveler must have Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from their permanent address state.
• BLS – must be certified through American Heart Association ONLY
• PALS - must be certified through American Heart Associate ONLY
• Education:
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• References
• Needs 2 references from recent work environment/assignments (supervisor or manager only).
• Telemetry
• Traveler must have Basic Arrhythmia experience. Traveler will be required to pass UW Health Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start (not for clinic positions). UW Health Recruitment will send instructions to traveler 2-3 weeks prior to start date.
• Floating
• Travelers are the first to float to floors working with children up to 1 year of age and/or based on the traveler's competency skills/experience. The Traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs and/or different locations within the organization. During the traveler’s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit in order to complete contract.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $2,769.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care

Schedule:

• 3x12
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotating shift

Application Question(s):

• Active email

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, WI 53792: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person