Inpatient Per Diem Nurse - option 1B- Pediatric Intermediate Complex Care Unit
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intermediate Complex Care Unit at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The nurse works closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care plans for patients and families. Patients may depend on technologies such as home ventilators, home dialysis, and tracheostomies. The nurse also cares for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis. Per Diem Registered Nurses under Option IB must provide at least 48 hours of direct patient care during each six-week scheduling period. Depending on operational needs, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend, or holiday shift. Before the tentative schedule is posted, nurses are scheduled for a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 72 direct patient-care hours per six-week schedule, based on unit operational needs. American Family Children's Hospital is a Magnet-designated pediatric medical and surgical center offering specialized care in a healing environment for children and families. UW Health describes its workplace as committed to belonging and equal employment opportunity.
Requirements
- At least six months of nursing experience in inpatient units, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on the unit or a similar unit.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, upon hire.
- Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
- PALS certification within 12 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Relevant RN experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care plans for patients and families.
- Care for children who depend on home ventilators, home dialysis, or tracheostomies.
- Care for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis.
- Provide at least 48 hours of direct patient care per six-week scheduling period; depending on operational needs, work an evening, night, weekend, or holiday shift.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Referral bonus opportunity.
- Variety of schedule and shift options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Nursing excellence recognition and award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
