RN-Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab

UW Health • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule:
85% FTE, day/evening shift. Operational hours of the Cath Lab/EP lab are 6:00am
to 7:00pm. Required on-call responsibilities for off hours will include weekends
and holidays with a 60-minute response time. We offer a competitive starting
pay; relevant work experience will be considered. Hours may vary depending on
department need. You will work onsite at American Family Children’s Hospital
(AFCH) and University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work onsite in both our Peds Cath Lab
at AFCH and Adult EP Lab at University Hospital:

Be an integral member of a talented multidisciplinary team working together
to deliver quality care to pediatric patients, from neonatal to young
adulthood, undergoing cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic cardiac
catheterization in our hybrid cath lab at American Family Children’s Hospital
(AFCH).
You will also work in our main cardiac EP lab at University Hospital caring
for a wide range of patients from young adult to geriatric.
Practice in an environment that focuses on patient and family centered care.
Be highly engaged in acquiring new skills and integrating evidence-based
nursing practices into the unit culture.
Enjoy participating in shared governance, with a unit-based council, to help
support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Preferred candidates will have pediatric experience and inpatient ICU level
nursing experience or prior cath lab nursing experience.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance. 
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical 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.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

• 2 years of recent nursing experience in a Cardiovascular ICU, Critical Care ICU or Emergency Department Required
• 1 year of recent nursing experience in a Cardiovascular ICU, Critical Care ICU or Emergency department and at least one (1) year of cardiovascular or med/surg nursing experience. Required
• 1 year of recent Cardiovascular Laboratory and/or Electrophysiology Laboratory nursing experience AND previous moderate sedation experience Required
• Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• BLS/ACLS certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will have pediatric experience and inpatient ICU level nursing experience or prior cath lab nursing experience.
• Cardiovascular Laboratory and/or Electrophysiology Laboratory nursing experience Preferred
• Previous Nursing experience with an emphasis on cardiovascular patient care Preferred
• CCRN, CVN, PCCN, RCES Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of a talented multidisciplinary team working together to deliver quality care to pediatric patients, from neonatal to young adulthood, undergoing cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic cardiac catheterization in our hybrid cath lab at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH).
• Work in our main cardiac EP lab at University Hospital caring for a wide range of patients from young adult to geriatric.
• Practice in an environment that focuses on patient and family centered care.
• Be highly engaged in acquiring new skills and integrating evidence-based nursing practices into the unit culture.
• Enjoy participating in shared governance, with a unit-based council, to help support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical 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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level