Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room - $91K-136K per year

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Wellbeing resources

Acuity staffing ratios

Shared governance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a RN Navigator for Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on coordinating care from referral to postoperative follow-up and serving as the primary liaison among families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires a BSN, 3 years of nursing experience, Wisconsin RN license, and BLS/CPR; oncology certification is preferred. UW Health offers comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population preferred.
• Wisconsin RN license required upon hire; BLS/CPR upon hire; oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Navigate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients from referral through postoperative follow-up.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support timely access, patient education and care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and program performance.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

100% FTE Hours are typically Monday - Friday between 7:00AM - 5:00PM and may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

Be part of something remarkable

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery to:

• Navigate care for cardiothoracic surgery patients across the continuum, from referral through postoperative follow-up.
• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support timely access, patient education, and care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and program performance.

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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 1 year of relevant experience in the specific patient population being supported Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse license in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Applicable Oncology certification based on patient population 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 Description

UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits

UW Health Job ID #52066. Posted job title: RN Navigator, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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