Level IV Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $40-60 per hour

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU Level IV at American Family Children’s Hospital. The role focuses on caring for critically ill newborns and their families within a 26-bed unit, spanning admission to discharge.

Shift patterns include 90% FTE with evening and night coverage, every other weekend, and holiday rotation. A robust benefits package supports nurse development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Six (6) months nursing experience or participation in UW Health Nurse Residency Program.
• Current RN license in WI or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill newborns and their families from admission to discharge.
• Care for infants requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services in a 26-bed NICU.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Neonatal care

Family-centered care

Education

BSN

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Level IV for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

90% FTE, evening/night shifts including every other weekend with a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is part of a NICU expansion and multiple positions are available.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
• Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants and their families across the continuum of care, from admission to discharge.
• This 26-bed NICU is a model for patient-and family-centered care.
• Provide care for infants requiring the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including a wide variety of medical and surgical complexities.

Take a virtual tour of our NICU and see the REMARKABLE care our nurses provide

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• 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 to support employee/family well-being.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit. Required

Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• NRP within 6 months Required
• Relevant certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job ID #46165. Posted job title: RN- NICU Level IV

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits