Nurse Intern Surgical Medical PICU
About The Position
Children’s Wisconsin is hiring a Nurse Intern for its Surgical-Medical Pediatric Critical Care Unit (W4). The unit is a 44-bed multispecialty intensive care unit serving children with complex surgical and medical needs. Patients include those recovering from neurosurgical, trauma, transplant, and other surgical procedures, as well as patients with chronic conditions, tracheotomies, respiratory illness, sepsis, oncology needs, or bone marrow transplants. Care may involve intensive airway management, physiologic monitoring, and extensive teaching for patients and families preparing for discharge. The unit experiences a high volume of admissions, discharges, and transfers. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the intern performs nursing tasks for which they have been trained and have demonstrated competency through a skills checklist. The position is intended for nursing students strongly interested in pursuing a future RN position in the PICU. The role requires one 12-hour shift per week while in school; shifts may be days or nights depending on the student’s school schedule. The position is casual and does not include benefits. The target start date is January 4, 2027. December 2027 graduates are preferred. May 2027 graduates may be considered if they can work three shifts per pay period. Hospital CNA or technician experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Senior-level status in a nursing program.
- Strong interest in the Surgical-Medical PICU and in pursuing a future RN position in the PICU.
- Ability to communicate and understand detailed instructions relating to basic patient care and transport.
- Ability to work and stand for long periods.
- Ability to lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
Nice To Haves
- December 2027 graduation.
- Hospital CNA or technician experience.
- For May 2027 graduates, ability to work three shifts per pay period.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing tasks for which the intern has been trained and has demonstrated competency through a skills checklist.
- Provide basic patient care and transport under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Commit to the required shift schedule while in school.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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