RN - Inpatient Pediatric OR
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Pediatric Operating Room team at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The RN provides high-quality perioperative nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical procedures and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians, and Child Life specialists to support safe, patient-centered care throughout the surgical experience. The role serves as a pediatric circulating nurse across six operating room suites, two procedural suites, and one hybrid operating room. The schedule is 100% FTE, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; holiday on-call and in-house responsibilities are required. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. The position is based at American Family Children's Hospital, a Magnet-designated comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center in Madison. The hospital provides specialized care for pediatric patients and their families, including care through a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU. UW Health offers an excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Other offerings include schedule and shift options intended to support flexibility and work-life balance, employee and family wellness resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, nursing recognition programs, and tuition reimbursement for coursework associated with career advancement.
Requirements
- Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin upon hire.
- CPR certification upon hire.
- At least 6 months of relevant clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Clinical operating room experience preferred.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- PALS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical procedures.
- Serve as a pediatric circulating nurse across six operating room suites, two procedural suites, and one hybrid operating room.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians, and Child Life specialists to provide safe, patient-centered care throughout the surgical experience.
- Maintain a sterile and safe operating room environment and comply with safety and infection control standards.
- Advocate for pediatric patients and their families by providing emotional support, education, and clear communication.
- Fulfill holiday on-call and in-house responsibilities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition reimbursement for coursework associated with career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
