RN - Inpatient, Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. This position is 90% FTE and works three 12-hour evening/night shifts per week, including every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. Compensation may include shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, as applicable, and a weekend differential of $4.25 per hour for applicable hours worked. The RN works with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for patients and families. Patients include children dependent on technology such as home ventilators, home dialysis, and tracheostomies, as well as children with acute or chronic nephrology diseases, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis. American Family Children’s Hospital is a Magnet-designated comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with specialized care in a healing environment designed for pediatric patients and their families. It has nationally recognized pediatric specialists, a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center, and a Level IV NICU. UW Health offers an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two weeks of paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Employees can access the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being support. Other offerings include acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, referral bonuses, a variety of schedule and shift options, nursing recognition programs, and tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
Requirements
- 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 (RN) in Wisconsin, or holding a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
- PALS certification within 12 months.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for patients and families.
- Care for children dependent on technology, including home ventilators, home dialysis, and tracheostomies.
- Care for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being support
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Schedule and shift options intended to support flexibility and work-life balance
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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