RN - Inpatient, Pediatric General Medical/Surgical Unit
About The Position
Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, as a Registered Nurse on the 24-bed, high-acuity Pediatric General Medical/Surgical Unit. The unit cares for children from infancy through adolescence with a wide variety of complex medical and surgical conditions. Patients and care experiences include organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology surgical repairs, orthopedic trauma and surgeries, and general medical care. This position is 90% FTE, with 8- or 12-hour evening/night shifts (1900–0730 or 2300–0730) and an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Hours are based on departmental operational needs. Shift differentials of $4 per hour for evening hours and $5 per hour for night hours, and a weekend differential of $4.25 per hour, apply to eligible hours worked. UW Health offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, recognition of nursing excellence, flexible scheduling options, and resources supporting employee well-being and professional growth. American Family Children’s Hospital is a Magnet-designated pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists, a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center, and a Level IV NICU.
Requirements
- At least six months of nursing experience, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on this unit or a similar unit.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant Registered Nurse experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence on a 24-bed, high-acuity medical/surgical unit.
- Care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology surgical repairs, orthopedic trauma and surgeries, and general medical conditions.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options.
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Evening shift differential of $4 per hour, as applicable.
- Night shift differential of $5 per hour, as applicable.
- Weekend differential of $4.25 per hour, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
