RN - Critical Care Transport - Peds/Neo

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Med Flight Critical Care Transport Team, transporting critically ill neonates, children, and teenagers to advanced care by ground and air. Nurses use their emergency and intensive care expertise, life-sustaining transport equipment, and the support of a respiratory therapist partner to provide safe transport. The role works under the guidance of a UW Health attending physician specializing in transport medicine and pediatric critical care.

This position is 90% FTE, with 12-hour day/night rotation shifts that include weekends. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. The position works between the Madison and Janesville bases.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Three years of neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and/or emergency department experience. Time spent orienting in the role will be considered relevant experience toward the minimum requirement.
• Pediatric Critical Care Transport experience, including neonates.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) where patients are receiving care, or eligibility under applicable state licensing requirements.
• Basic Life Support/CPR upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months.
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) within 6 months.
• Certified Flight RN (CFRN), Certified Transport RN (CTRN), or Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) within 18 months.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• STABLE certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond as part of the Med Flight Critical Care Transport Team when critically ill babies or children need transport to advanced care.
• Transport patients from neonates through teenagers by ground and air.
• Use emergency and ICU expertise and life-sustaining Med Flight equipment to transport patients safely.
• Work with a respiratory therapist partner and under the guidance of an attending physician specializing in transport medicine and pediatric critical care.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, paid time off, and 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.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios.
• Shared governance structure that gives nurses a voice.
• Nursing excellence recognition and award programs.

What This Job Offers

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