NICU RN

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the American Family Children’s Hospital NICU in Madison, WI. This 26-bed unit is expanding to provide advanced care for critically ill newborns and families, with shifts including evenings and nights and every-other weekend.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care in a magnetic-designated facility, offering differential pay for evenings, nights, weekends, and a 90% FTE schedule.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Six months nursing experience or active UW Health Nurse Residency Program.
• RN licensure in WI or a compact state; CPR/BLS; NRP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill newborns, infants and families from admission to discharge.
• Care for infants requiring advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services in a 26-bed NICU.
• Contribute to a model of patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Nurse Residency

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

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

• 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!

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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 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.