Job Opportunity – Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 hours per week, evening/night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. This is a float position with shifts scheduled across multiple units based on current staffing needs.
Highlights:
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Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a 21-bed PICU
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Provide family-centered care to critically ill or injured children with diverse case mix including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, multi-system organ failure, and ECMO
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Work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including specialists from a university-affiliated medical school and health system
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Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU environment with Epic EMR system
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Patient ratios: ICU 1:1-2, IMC 1:2-3, General care 1:3-4
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Float opportunities across all pediatric inpatient units with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Requirements:
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Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or compact license from permanent address state
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Minimum 2 years of acute care PICU experience within the last 3 years required
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Solid Pediatric ICU experience; cardiovascular ICU, cardiac step-down, or general cardiac experience strongly preferred
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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BLS certification through American Heart Association (required)
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PALS certification through American Heart Association (required)
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Basic arrhythmia experience and ability to pass telemetry examination prior to start (80% passing score with specific criteria for lethal rhythm identification)
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Epic charting system experience required
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Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
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Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
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Permanent address must be 50 miles or more from facility location
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Trauma Level I experience preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the opportunity to work in a warm, healing environment specifically designed to enhance pediatric patient recovery while collaborating with nationally recognized specialists across a wide range of pediatric fields. You'll provide comprehensive, family-centered care to Wisconsin's most critically ill children in a Magnet-designated facility that combines clinical excellence with a supportive, mission-driven culture. Join a remarkable team dedicated to delivering expert care in one of the nation's premier pediatric medical centers, where your skills will directly impact young lives during their most vulnerable moments.
