90% FTE, evening/night position with a weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)- PICU / CVPICU to: 

Join our remarkable highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary team, to provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children and their families in this state-of-the art 21-bed unit. Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted with a wide variety of both medical and surgical problems. Problems include: acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi system organ failure, and ECMO. Provide high quality care to complex cardiac conditions. Including complex congenital heart defects, Ventricular Assisted Devices, and heart transplant.

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At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.  Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. 

Education:

Preferred – Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum – Six (6) months relevant nursing experience.

Preferred – Recent acute inpatient experiences. Pediatric experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin. CPR certification. PALS certification within six (6) months of hire

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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