RN - Critical Care Transport - Peds/Neo

UW Health • Madison, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our specialized Med Flight team, ready to respond when a critically ill baby or child needs transport to advanced care. Use your expertise in emergency and ICU care, along with life-sustaining Med Flight equipment and the support of a respiratory therapist partner, to safely transport patients—from neonates to teenagers—by ground and air. Work under the guidance of a UW Health attending physician who specializes in transport medicine and pediatric critical care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing requirements Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) within 6 months Required
• 3 years of neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and/or emergency department experience. Time spent orienting in the role will be considered as relevant experience to meet the minimum work experience requirements. Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Pediatric Critical Care Transport experience including neonates Preferred
• Certified Flight RN (CFRN), Certified Transport RN (CTRN), or Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) within 18 months Required
• STABLE Preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond when a critically ill baby or child needs transport to advanced care.
• Use expertise in emergency and ICU care, along with life-sustaining Med Flight equipment and the support of a respiratory therapist partner, to safely transport patients—from neonates to teenagers—by ground and air.
• Work under the guidance of a UW Health attending physician who specializes in transport medicine and pediatric critical care.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree